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Important Questions on Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

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Which of the following statements about the dark reaction is correct?
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Following table summarises the differences between light reactions and dark reactions.
  Light reactions Dark reactions
(i) These are also called as biosynthetic phase These are also called as photochemical phase
(ii) These reactions occur over thylakoids These reactions occur in stroma of chloroplasts
(iii) These produce assimilatory power i.e., NADPH2 and ATP These consume NADPH2 and ATP
(iv) These are directly dependent upon light These depend upon the products synthesized during light reactions

Which of the above pairs of differences is/are incorrect?
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If green plant cells are incubated with O18- Iabelled CO2, which of the following molecules will become radioactive when the cells are exposed to light?
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Refer to the given diagrammatic representation of an electron micrograph of a section of chloroplast and answer the question.
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Select the option that correctly identifies X, Y and Z.
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Refer to the given diagrammatic representation of an electron micrograph of a section of chloroplast and answer the question.
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Select the option which correctly depicts the functions of parts X, Y and Z .
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In the given representation of Calvin cycle, identify A, B and C and select the correct option.
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Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Carboxylation is the most crucial step of Calvin cycle where CO2 is utilised for the carboxylation of RuBP.
Statement II: Carboxylation is catalysed by the enzyme RuBisCO which results in the formation of two molecules of 3PGA.
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Identify the correct sequence of stages of Calvin cycle.