Multiple choice

The thylakoids are removed and kept in a culture medium containing carbon dioxide and water. If the set up is exposed to light, hexose sugars are not formed. An appropriate reason for this can be

  1. the light trapping device is not functional

  2. enzymes needed are not available

  3. no integrated functioning of the two photosystems

  4. carbon assimilation cannot take place in light

  5. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is true as enzymes needed for the fixation of carbohydrates are not present in the above set up.

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