Multiple choice

Herbicide is a type of pesticide used to kill unwanted plants in the fields.Among the following which is a herbicide that inhibits photosynthesis?

  1. Dodecane

  2. DCMU

  3. 2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine

  4. Butylated hydroxytoluene

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B Correct answer
Explanation

DCMU (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea) is a herbicide that inhibits photosynthesis. DCMU is a very specific and sensitive inhibitor of photosynthesis. It blocks the plastoquinone binding site of photosystem II.