Botany-Electron Transport Chain
NEET Botany Electron Transport Chain Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): The electron transport chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane of plant cells. | Reason (R): Cytochrome c acts as a stationary carrier between complex III and IV.
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 electron transport chain is indeed located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. However, cytochrome c is a mobile carrier, not stationary, facilitating electron transfer between complex III and IV.
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