Botany-Electron Transport Chain

NEET Botany Electron Transport Chain MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11

Which complex in the electron transport chain is responsible for transferring electrons from reduced ubiquinone to cytochrome c?

A

Cytochrome bc1 complex (complex III)

B

NADH dehydrogenase (complex I)

C

Cytochrome c oxidase complex (complex IV)

D

FADH2 oxidase complex (complex II)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The reduced ubiquinone (ubiquinol) is oxidised with the transfer of electrons to cytochrome c via the cytochrome bc1 complex, which is referred to as complex III in the electron transport chain.

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