Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
If the primary acceptor of electrons is inhibited and cannot pass electrons to an H carrier, what immediate effect would this have on the proton gradient across the thylakoid membrane?
A
The proton gradient will decrease.
B
The proton gradient will increase.
C
The proton gradient will remain unchanged.
D
The proton gradient will reverse.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
If the primary acceptor cannot pass electrons to an H carrier, protons will not be transported from the stroma to the lumen, leading to a decreased proton gradient.
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