NEET2004BotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsActual
Which one of the following categories of organisms do not evolve oxygen during photosynthesis?
Options
- ARed algae
- BPhotosynthetic bacteria
- CC ₄ plants with Kranz anatomy
- DBlue green algae
Correct answer
B. Photosynthetic bacteria
Step-by-step solution
The photosynthetic bacteria (e.g. purple non-sulphur bacteria) photosynthesise using bacteriochlorophylls a and b in anoxic environments, such as the bottom mud of ponds and other stagnant water, although they are able to survive in air. The reducing agent involved is hydrogen rather than water, so oxygen is not produced. These bacteria efficiently use infrared light for photosynthesis.