Assertion(A): In C4 plants, photorespiration does not occur.
Reason(R): They have a mechanism that increases the concentration of CO2 at the enzyme site.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Subtopic:  Question on C4 Pathway |
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Assertion(A): As a plant photosynthesises, many factors will simultaneously affect its rate.
Reason(R): Usually one factor is the major cause or is the one that limits the rate.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Factors Affecting Photosynthesis |
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Assertion(A): When several factors affect any [bio] chemical process, Blackman’s (1905) Law of Limiting Factors comes into effect.
Reason(R): At any point of photosynthesis, the rate will be determined by the factor available at sub-optimal levels.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Factors Affecting Photosynthesis |
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Assertion(A): The effect of water as a factor is more through its effect on the plant, rather than directly on photosynthesis.
Reason(R): Water stress also makes leaves wilt and increases metabolic activity as well.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Factors Affecting Photosynthesis |
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Assertion(A): Synthesis of ATP and NADPH during photosynthesis is a part of the light reaction.
Reason(R): These reactions are light-driven.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Chloroplast Structure | Photosynthetic Pigments |
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Assertion(A): Splitting of water molecules takes place on the outer side of the inner chloroplast membrane.
Reason(R): Splitting of water accumulates the protons within the lumen of the thylakoids.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Chemiosmotic hypothesis |
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Assertion(A): Scientists believed that the primary acceptor of CO2 should be a 2C compound.
Reason(R): The first product was a C3 acid in the dark reaction.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:   WHERE ARE THE ATP AND NADPH USED |
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Assertion(A): RUBP carboxylase is called RuBisCO.
Reason(R): It has more prominent oxygenase activity.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Dark Reaction : Calvin Cycle |
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Assertion(A): Green plants are called autotrophs.
Reason(R): The green plants synthesise the food they need through photosynthesis.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Factors Affecting Photosynthesis |
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Assertion(A): Oxygen evolved from green plants actually comes from the water molecule.
Reason(R): This was proved using radioisotope techniques.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic:  Historical View: Experiments |
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