Botany-Electron Transport Chain

NEET Botany Electron Transport Chain Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Cytochrome c acts as a mobile carrier for transfer of electrons between complex III and IV in the electron transport chain. | Reason (R): Cytochrome c is oxidized by NADH dehydrogenase in the electron transport chain.

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, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Cytochrome c acts as a mobile carrier between complex III and IV, but it is not oxidized by NADH dehydrogenase. The electrons from NADH are transferred via different complexes.

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