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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