Question

Which of the following statements about photophosphorylation is false?
a. it requires CO2
b. the oxidation of carrier molecules releases energy
c. it occurs in photosynthesizing cells
d. energy from oxidation reactions is used to generate ATP from ADP
e. light liberates an electron from chlorophyll

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Oxidation of the molecules releases energy. It takes place during the time of respiration when the oxidation of carbohydrates and other molecules releases energy.

The process of photo phosphorylation helps in the formation of energy and not in release of energy. It requires carbon dioxide and takes place in the photosynthetic cells.

The statement that is false is that oxidation of carrier molecules releases energy.