Question

How and why would the end products of photosynthesis be changed if a plant had a mutation that eliminated its photosystem II complex?

a) Increased ATP production; compensates for reduced NADPH
b) Decreased ATP production; affects the electron transport chain
c) Increased NADPH production; compensates for reduced ATP
d) Decreased NADPH production; affects the Calvin cycle

Answer 1

A mutation that eliminates the photosystem II complex in a plant would result in decreased ATP production and affect the electron transport chain, impacting the plant's ability to carry out photosynthesis effectively.b) Decreased ATP production; affects the electron transport chain

Step-by-step explanation:

If a plant had a mutation that eliminated its photosystem II complex, it would result in decreased ATP production and it would affect the electron transport chain. The photosystem II complex is responsible for generating ATP during the light reactions of photosynthesis. Without this complex, the plant would not be able to produce enough ATP to power the Calvin cycle, which is responsible for producing glucose. This would ultimately impact the plant's ability to carry out photosynthesis effectively.