Multiple choice

In which of the following cases does the vacuolar interior becomes more acidic?

  1. Protons are transported from vacuole to the cytosol.

  2. Protons are transported from the cytosol to the vacuole.

  3. Electrons are transported from the cytosol to the vacuole.

  4. Electrons are transported from the vacuole to the cytosol.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When protons are transported from the cytosol to the vacuole, it stabilises cytoplasmic pH and makes the vacuolar interior more acidic.

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