NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank Bacterial Photosynthesis

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    Which of the following bacteria grow on isopropyl alcohol and convert it into acetone

    A) Fermentative bacteria

    B) Chemosynthetic bacteria

    C) Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria

    D) Nitrifying bacteria

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Purple non-sulphur bacteria contain purple pigment bacteriochlorophyll and carry on photosynthesis in presence of simple organic compounds like organic acids and alcohol e.g., Rhodospirillum rubrum. \[2C{{H}_{3}}CHOHC{{H}_{3}}+C{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{\text{Sunlight}}\]\[(C{{H}_{2}}O)+2C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}+{{H}_{2}}O\]


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