Microbiology - Microbial Metabolism - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Microbial Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 21)

Microbial Metabolism

21.

Which of the following does not produce oxygen as a product of photosynthesis?

Oak trees

Purple sulfur bacteria

Cyanobacteria

Phytoplankton

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Dikshasingla said: 9 years ago

Unlike plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, they do not use water as their reducing agent, so do not produce oxygen. Instead, they use hydrogen sulfide, which is oxidised to produce granules of elemental sulfur. This, in turn, may be oxidised to form sulfuric acid.

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