Q 1 :    

The reaction centre in PS II has an absorption maxima at:   [2023]

  • 660 nm

     

  • 780 nm

     

  • 680 nm

     

  • 700 nm

     

(3)

PS II has an absorption maxima at 680 nm and is called P680. In PS II, the reaction centre chlorophyll a absorbs 680 nm wavelength of red light causing electrons to become excited and jump into an orbit farther from the atomic nucleus.

 



Q 2 :    

Which of the following is not a product of the light reaction of photosynthesis?          [2018]

  • ATP

     

  • NADH

     

  • NADPH

     

  • Oxygen

     

(2)

In the light reaction of photosynthesis, ATP, NADPH, and oxygen are produced. NADPH participates in anabolic reactions (e.g., photosynthesis) that consume energy in order to build up larger molecules. NADH participates in catabolic reactions (e.g., respiration) that break down molecules to release energy.