NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 21
Question: Anoxygenic photosynthesis is characteristic of [AIPMT 2014]
Options:
A) Rhodospirillum
B) Spirogyra
C) Chlamydomonas
D) Ulva
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Anoxygenic photosynthesis is a type of photosynthesis that does not produce oxygen as a byproduct. This process is characteristic of certain types of bacteria, particularly those that do not use water as an electron donor.
Among the given options:
A) Rhodospirillum - This is a genus of purple non-sulfur bacteria that perform anoxygenic photosynthesis.
B) Spirogyra - This is a genus of green algae that perform oxygenic photosynthesis.
C) Chlamydomonas - This is a genus of green algae that perform oxygenic photosynthesis.
D) Ulva - This is a genus of green algae that perform oxygenic photosynthesis.
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