Question
Biology Question on Photosynthesis in higher plants
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A) : 02 is liberated in the non-cyclic photophosphorylation.
Reason (R) : Liberation of oxygen is due to photolysis of water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Solution
Answer (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
Assertion (A) : 02 is liberated in the non-cyclic photophosphorylation. (correct)
Reason (R) : Liberation of oxygen is due to photolysis of water. (True but not correct explanation)