NEET Previous Year Question

Emerson’s enhancement effect and Red drop have been instrumental in the discovery of:

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Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. APhotophosphorylation and non-cyclic electron transport
  2. BTwo photosystems operating simultaneously
  3. CPhotophosphorylation and cyclic electron transport
  4. DOxidative phosphorylation

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) Emerson’s enhancement effect showed that the rate of photosynthesis increases when red light and far-red light are given together, indicating the presence of two photosystems (PS I and PS II). Red drop supported the involvement of another photosystem in photosynthesis.

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