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The reaction centre of PS I is

  • (a) P680 Your answer
  • (b) P660 Your answer
  • (c) P700 Correct
  • (d) P730 Your answer
Your answer: Correct answer: (c)
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Explanation

Why (c) is correct

The reaction centre of PS I is P700, a chlorophyll a molecule that absorbs maximally at 700 nm.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (a) · your answer P680 is the reaction centre of PS II.
  • (b) · your answer There is no reaction centre called P660.
  • (d) · your answer P730 is a form of phytochrome, not a photosynthetic reaction centre.
NCERT point: PS I: P700; PS II: P680.
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