NEET Biology Respiration In Plants Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Respiration in Plants

  • question_answer
    Heme protein complexes that act as oxidizing agents during plant respiration are known as:

    A) Chlorophyll     

    B)        Haemoglobin

    C) Myoglobin     

    D)        Cytochrome

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Cytochromes are small proteins (intrinsic membrane proteins) that contain a cofactor, hence, which holds an iron atom. The iron carries electrons and cycles between + 2 and + oxidation states. These form a part of electron transport chain in mitochondria and chloroplast and act as an electron transporter or electron acceptor in respiration and photosynthesis.


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