Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The reduction of NADP+ to NADPH occurs on the stroma side of the thylakoid membrane. | Reason (R): Protons required for NADP+ reduction are released into the lumen side of the thylakoid membrane.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that the NADP reductase enzyme, responsible for NADP+ reduction, is located on the stroma side, and protons for this reaction are removed from the stroma, not released into the lumen.
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