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KATTAR NEET 2026

Botany by Vipin Sharma Sir
Respiration in Plants
Q1 Read the following four statements (A–D) related (C) D → B → E → A → C
to respiratory quotient (RQ). Select the correct (D) D → B → E → C → A
ones.
Q3 Read the following statements related to
A. When proteins are oxidised in respiration, the
respiration in plants. Select the correct ones.
RQ is about 0.9.
A. The energy released by oxidation in respiration
B. When fats are used in respiration, the volume
is used directly in various cellular processes.
of CO2 evolved is more than the volume of O2
B. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and even
consumed.
organic acids can serve as respiratory substrates
C. During the complete oxidation of glucose,
in some plants.
equal volume of CO2 is evolved and O2 is
C. Breakdown of complex molecules occurs both
consumed.
in the cytoplasm and in the mitochondria.
D. Respiratory quotient (RQ) = volume of CO2
D. Energy is released due to the breaking of
evolved / volume of O2 consumed.
carbon-carbon (C–C) bonds in complex
Choose the correct answer from the options
compounds through oxidation.
given below.
Choose the correct answer from the options
(A) A, B and C only
given below.
(B) B, C and D only
(A) A, B and C only
(C) A, C and D only
(B) B, C and D only
(D) A, B, C and D
(C) A and D only
Q2 Read the following events (A–E) that occur in the (D) A only
Electron Transport System (ETS).
Q4 Given below are two statements: one is labelled
A. Cytochrome c transfers electrons to complex
as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
IV.
Reason R:
B. Electrons are transferred to ubiquinone.
Assertion A: Synthesis of ATP in electron
C. Oxygen receives electrons from complex IV.
transport system (ETS) is by the process called
D. Oxidation of NADH + H⁺ by complex I.
oxidative phosphorylation.
E. Ubiquinol is oxidised with the transfer of
Reason R: In respiration, the energy of oxidation-
electrons to complex III.
reduction is utilised for the synthesis of ATP.
Select the correct sequence of events that occur
In the light of the above statements, choose the
during the process.
correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A → B → C → D → E
(A) A is true but R is false.
(B) B → A → E → C → D

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(B) A is false but R is true. (B) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV

(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (C) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
explanation of A. (D) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
Q7 Given below are two statements:
correct explanation of A.
Statement I: Net gain of NADH + H⁺ in
Q5 Given below are two statements: one is labelled fermentation is zero.
as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Statement II: In aerobic respiration, NADH is
Reason R: oxidised vigorously, whereas in fermentation, it is
Assertion A: In fermentation, less than seven per slowly oxidised to NAD⁺.
cent of the energy in glucose is released. In the light of the above statements, choose the
Reason R: Fermentation accounts for only a most appropriate answer from the options given
partial breakdown of glucose. below:
In the light of the above statements, choose the (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct answer from the options given below: incorrect.
(A) A is true but R is false. (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(B) A is false but R is true. correct.
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
explanation of A. (D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the incorrect.
correct explanation of A.
Q8 Read the following four statements (A–D) related
Q6 Match List-I with List-II w.r.t ETS. to the Krebs’ cycle. Select the incorrect ones:
List-I List-II A. There are two points in the cycle where NAD⁺
Oxidation of is reduced to NADH + H⁺.
A. Complex I I. B. There is one point in the cycle where FAD⁺ is
succinate
Oxidation of reduced to FADH₂.
B. Complex II II. C. During conversion of succinyl CoA to succinic
NADH + H+
acid, a molecule of GTP is synthesised.
Directly
D. The cycle starts with condensation of acetyl
associated with
C. Complex III III. group (acetyl CoA) with pyruvic acid to yield
production of
citric acid.
water molecule
(A) A and C (B) C and D
Receives
(C) B and C (D) A and D
electrons from
D. Complex IV IV.
both complex I Q9 Match List-I with List-II.
and II List-I List-II
Choose the correct answer from the options Tricarboxylic EMP
given below: A. I.
acid cycle pathway
(A) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

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Oxidative Citrate C. Net 2 ATP are produced.

B. II.
decarboxylation synthase D. Carbon dioxide is released in both alcoholic
Oxidative and lactic acid fermentation.
C. III. Pyruvate E. NAD+ used in glycolysis is regenerated.
phosphorylation
Electron Choose the correct answer from the options

D. Glycolysis IV. transport given below:

(A) A, D and E only
system
(B) B and C only
Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) B and D only
given below.
(D) C, D and E only
(A) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
(B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I Q12 Identify the correct statement(s) about plants.
(C) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III A. There is very little transport of gases from one
(D) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV plant part to another.
B. Roots, stems and leaves respire at rates far
Q10 Identify the correct statements regarding
lower than animals do.
glycolysis.
C. Only during photosynthesis are large volumes
A. Breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid
of gases exchanged which utilizes O₂ released
requires oxygen.
within the cell.
B. During glycolysis, two redox-equivalents are
D. The distance that gases must diffuse even in
removed from 3-phosphoglyceraldehyde (PGAL).
large, bulky plants is not great.
C. ATP is utilised in two steps.
E. Loose packing of parenchyma cells in leaves,
D. While conversion of PGAL to pyruvic acid,
stems and roots provide an interconnected
substrate level phosphorylation occurs at two
network of air spaces.
steps.
Choose the correct answer from the options
E. Each step is enzyme-mediated.
given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options
(A) A and B only
given below:
(B) A, B, C and D only
(A) A, B, C, D and E
(C) B and C only
(B) A and B only
(D) A, B, C, D and E
(C) B, C, D and E only
(D) C and E only Q13 Match List-I with List-II:

Q11 Identify the incorrect statements regarding List-I List-II

fermentation. Electron
Mitochondrial
A. Lactic acid fermentation is found in some A. transport I.
matrix
bacteria and animal cells like in muscles. system
B. The maximum concentration of alcohol in Inner
Proton
beverages that are naturally fermented is about B. II. mitochondrial
gradient
7 per cent. membrane

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Intermembrane In the light of the above statements, choose the

Citric acid space of correct answer from the options given below.
C. III.
cycle mitochondria to (A) A is false but R is true.
matrix (B) A is true but R is false.
D. Glycolysis IV. Cytoplasm (C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
Choose the correct answer from the options explanation of A.
given below: (D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the

(A) A–III, B–II, C–IV, D–I correct explanation of A.

(B) A–II, B–III, C–I, D–IV Q16 Which of the following statements correctly
(C) A–II, B–I, C–III, D–IV describe the energy released by the oxidation of
(D) A–I, B–II, C–III, D–IV respiratory substrates?
Q14 Given below are two statements. A. It is released in a single step to maximize ATP
Statement I: Lactic acid fermentation involves production.
complete breakdown of glucose into two B. It is not (or rather cannot be) directly used.

molecules of lactic acid. C. It can be used directly in the energy-requiring

Statement II: Yeasts poison themselves to death processes of organisms.
when the concentration of alcohol reaches about D. It is trapped as chemical energy in the form of
13 percent. ATP.

In the light of the above statements, choose the E. The energy is released free into the cell.
most appropriate answer from the options given Choose the correct answer from the options
below. given below:
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is (A) C, D and E only
incorrect. (B) B and D only

(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (C) A and E only

correct. (D) A and B only
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Q17 Match List-I with List-II:
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
List-I List-II
incorrect.
Glucose to
Intermembrane
Q15 Given below are two statements: One is labelled A. pyruvic I.
space to matrix
as Assertion A and the other is labelled as acid
Reason R: Pumping of Matrix to
Assertion (A): ATP is synthesized at two steps in B. H⁺ through II. intermembrane
glycolysis. Complex III space
Reason (R): The conversion of BPGA to 3- C. Movement III. Cytoplasm
phosphoglyceric acid (PGA), is an energy yielding of proton
process; this energy is trapped by the formation through
of ATP. Another ATP is synthesised during the subunit of
conversion of PEP to pyruvic acid.

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ATP
synthase
ATP
D. IV. Towards matrix
synthesis
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
(A) A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(B) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(D) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II (A) B is an integral protein complex through
which protons move down the concentration
Q18 Identify the incorrect statement(s).
gradient.
A. Fermentation can also be performed by
(B) A is a transmembrane protein complex
eukaryotes.
embedded in the inner mitochondrial
B. Electron transport chain can occur without the
membrane that facilitates the flow of protons
presence of oxygen.
against the gradient.
C. Oxygen is required in one of the steps of
(C) X is the space between the outer and inner
Krebs' cycle.
mitochondrial membranes, where the proton
D. Anaerobic respiration releases 38 ATP from
concentration becomes high during electron
oxidation of one molecule of glucose.
transport through the electron transport in
E. Rate of oxidation of NADH in fermentation is
the inner mitochondrial membrane.
very high as compared to respiration in the
(D) Y is the region where all the enzymes of the
presence of O₂.
Krebs’ cycle are present.
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below: Q20 Which of the following complexes pump(s) 4
(A) B and C only protons for the oxidation of one molecule of
(B) B, C, D and E only FADH2?
(C) A, D and E only A. NADH dehydrogenase
(D) A only B. Succinate dehydrogenase
C. Cytochrome bc1 complex
Q19 Which of the following is correct regarding A, B,
D. Cytochrome c oxidase
X and Y labelling?
(A) A, C and D only
(B) A and C only
(C) B and C only
(D) C only

Q21 Given below are two statements: one is labelled

as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R:

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Assertion A: The respiratory pathway is better to A. The steps of the glycolytic pathway.
consider as an amphibolic pathway rather than as B. The rate of oxidation of NADH.
a catabolic one. C. The number of ATP molecules produced.
Reason R: There is more synthesis of molecules D. The fate of pyruvic acid after glycolysis.
in respiratory pathway than the breakdown of E. The enzymes involved in the EMP pathway.
molecules. Choose the correct answer from the options
In the light of the above statements, choose the given below:
correct answer from the options given below: (A) A and E only
(A) A is true but R is false. (B) A, C and E only
(B) A is false but R is true. (C) A, D and E only
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (D) B, C and D only
explanation of A.
Q24 Which of the following statements regarding the
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
Krebs’ cycle are correct?
correct explanation of A.
A. The first product of the Krebs’ cycle is a 4-
Q22 Which of the following statements is/are carbon compound formed by condensation.
incorrect? B. A single turn of the Krebs’ cycle produces 1
A. In the Electron Transport Chain (ETC), FADH₂, 3 NADH, and 1 GTP.
oxidation of one molecule of NADH + H⁺ gives C. Citrate undergoes isomerisation to form
rise to 2 ATP molecules, and one molecule of isocitrate.
FADH₂ gives rise to 3 ATP molecules. D. The condensation of acetyl CoA and
B. ATP is synthesized through Complex V (ATP oxaloacetate is catalysed by citrate synthase.
synthase). Choose the correct answer from the options
C. Oxidation-reduction reactions during given below:
respiration produce a proton gradient across the (A) A, B and D only
inner mitochondrial membrane. (B) B, C and D only
D. During aerobic respiration, the role of oxygen (C) A, C and D only
is limited to the terminal stage. (D) A, B, C and D
E. A total of 8 protons are pumped into the
Q25 Which of the following reactions yields water
intermembrane space for the oxidation of one
molecules?
molecule of FADH₂.
A. Conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to
Choose the correct answer from the options
phosphoenolpyruvate
given below.
B. Conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA
(A) A, B and E only
C. Condensation of acetyl group with oxaloacetic
(B) A and E only
acid
(C) B, C and D only
D. Conversion of α-ketoglutaric acid to succinyl-
(D) A, C and E only
CoA
Q23 Which of the following is/are similar in both E. Conversion of malic acid to oxaloacetic acid
aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Choose the correct answer from the options (C) C only (D) B and C only
given below:
Q28 Select the incorrect statement(s) regarding the
(A) A, B and E only
Krebs’ cycle:
(B) B, C and D only
A. In a coupled reaction, GTP is converted to GDP
(C) A only
with the simultaneous synthesis of ATP from ADP.
(D) C only
B. Considering oxidative phosphorylation (via
Q26 Which of the following statements correctly NADH₂ and FADH₂) and substrate-level
describe the role of oxygen in aerobic phosphorylation, a total of 9 ATP molecules are
respiration? produced during one turn of the cycle.
A. Its role is limited to the terminal stage of the C. The Krebs’ cycle is also known as the
respiration process. tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle or citric acid cycle.
B. It drives the entire process by removing D. The continued oxidation of acetyl CoA via the
hydrogen from the system. TCA cycle requires the continued replenishment
C. It accepts electrons and hydrogen ions to form of oxaloacetic acid.
a water molecule. Choose the correct answer from the options
D. It provides energy that couples ATP synthesis given below:
directly. (A) A and D only (B) B only
Choose the correct answer from the options (C) B and C only (D) A and B only
given below:
Q29 Which of the following statements regarding
(A) A, B and C only
respiration are correct?
(B) A and C only
A. Pyruvic acid is a common intermediate in the
(C) B, C and D only
respiration-mediated breakdown of fats,
(D) A, C and D only
carbohydrates, and proteins.
Q27 Identify the incorrect statement(s) from the B. Fatty acids and glycerol enter the respiratory
following: pathway after being converted to acetyl CoA and
A. In plants, glucose is derived from sucrose, PGAL respectively.
which is the end product of photosynthesis, or C. Glycolysis operates only as long as NAD⁺ is
from storage carbohydrates. available to pick up hydrogen atoms.
B. Sucrose is converted into glucose and fructose D. In the electron transport system, the final
by the enzyme invertase. product formed is the oxygen molecule.
C. Glucose readily enters the glycolytic pathway, Choose the correct answer:
but fructose must first be converted into glucose. (A) A, B and C only
D. For the complete oxidation of glucose to CO₂ (B) A and D only
and H₂O, bacteria adopt the Krebs cycle and (C) B and D only
oxidative phosphorylation. (D) B and C only
Choose the correct answer from the options
Q30 Which of the following statements are correct
given below:
about the Krebs’ cycle and pyruvate metabolism?
(A) A and B only (B) C and D only

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A. Decarboxylation occurs during the conversion B = Carbon dioxide and water

of α-ketoglutaric acid to succinyl CoA and during C = Ethyl alcohol and Carbon dioxide
pyruvic acid to ethanol. (D) A = Pyruvic acid
B. The conversion of pyruvic acid to CO₂ and B = Ethyl alcohol and Carbon dioxide
ethanol is catalysed by pyruvic acid C = Lactic acid
decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase.
Q32 Match List-I with List-II w.r.t aerobic respiration.
C. In the Krebs’ cycle, substrate-level
List-I List-II
phosphorylation occurs during the conversion of
succinyl-CoA to succinic acid. (Compound (Compound
oxidized) formed)
D. FAD⁺ acts as the electron acceptor during the
oxidation of succinic acid to fumaric acid. (A) Succinic acid (I) Acetyl CoA
Choose the correct answer: α-keto
(B) (II) Succinyl CoA
(A) A, B and D only glutaric acid
(B) B, C and D only (C) Malic acid (III) Oxaloacetic acid
(C) A, B, C and D (D) Pyruvic acid (IV) Fumarate
(D) A and C only Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:
Q31 Following is a simplified scheme showing the fate
(A) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
of glucose during aerobic and anaerobic
(B) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
respiration. Identify the products that are formed
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
at stages indicated as A, B and C.
(D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Q33 Given below are two statements: One is labelled

as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): In glycolysis, a chain of ten
reactions, under the control of same enzyme,
takes place to produce pyruvate from glucose.
Reason (R): Glucose is the favored substrate for
the production of energy by respiration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A = Carbon dioxide (A) A is true but R is false
B = Pyruvic acid (B) A is false but R is true
C = Ethyl alcohol (C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(B) A = Pyruvic acid explanation of A
B = Lactic acid (D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
C = Ethanol + Carbon dioxide correct explanation of A
(C) A = Pyruvic acid
Q34

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The respiratory balance sheet is calculated on NADH + H+

some assumptions. Which of the following (B) Pyruvic acid + FAD+ + CoA
assumptions is incorrect? Pyruvate dehydrogenase

−−−−−−−−−−−−→ Acetyl CoA + NADPH +

(A) The pathway is sequential, with one substrate Mg
2+

forming the next and with glycolysis, TCA H+ + CO2

cycle and ETS pathway following one after (C) Pyruvic acid + NAD+ + CoA
another. Pyruvate dehydrogenase

−−−−−−−−−−−−→ Acetyl CoA + NADPH +

(B) NADH is transferred to chloroplast where
2+
Mg

oxidative phosphorylation occurs. H+ + CO2

(C) Only glucose is the substrate and none other (D) Pyruvic acid + NAD+ + Acetyl CoA
Pyruvate dehydrogenase
substrate or intermediate enters or leaves the −−−−−−−−−−−−→ CoA + NADH + H+
pathway.
2+
Mg

(D) None of the intermediates in the pathway are

Q38 Which of the following best describes the
utilised to synthesise any other compound.
biochemical nature of fermentation?
Q35 When sucrose is the respiratory substrate and is (A) Fermentation results in the complete
completely oxidised; oxidation of glucose to carbon dioxide and
(A) the amount of carbon dioxide released is water, maximizing ATP yield.
more than the oxygen consumed. (B) Despite the absence of oxygen, fermentation
(B) the amount of carbon dioxide released is less generates a small net ATP gain solely through
than the oxygen consumed. substrate-level phosphorylation.
(C) the amount of carbon dioxide released is (C) Fermentation utilizes the electron transport
equal to oxygen consumed. chain to produce ATP in anaerobic conditions.
(D) carbon dioxide is not released. (D) The regeneration of NAD⁺ in fermentation
requires molecular oxygen as the final
Q36 Which of the following two enzymes catalyse the electron acceptor.
release of CO2 from their respective substrates?
A. α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase Q39 Find out in which of the following enzymatic
B. Pyruvate dehydrogenase reactions NADH + H+ is converted to NAD+;
C. Hexokinase A. Pyruvic acid → Lactic acid
D. Lactate dehydrogenase B. Glucose → Glucose-6-phosphate
(A) A, D only (B) B, C only C. Succinic acid → Malic acid
(C) A, B only (D) C, D only D. Fructose-6-phosphate→Fructose 1, 6-
bisphosphate
Q37 During aerobic respiration, the reaction that (A) A only (B) B only
takes place after glycolysis but before TCA cycle, (C) C only (D) D only
can be represented correctly as;
(A) Pyruvic acid + NAD+ + CoA Q40 Arrange the following compounds in the
Pyruvate dehydrogenase sequence of their synthesis during aerobic
−−−−−−−−−−−−→ Acetyl CoA + CO2 +
Mg
2+ respiration of glucose.

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A. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate biosynthesis of other molecules in the cell.

B. Succinate (B) During oxidation within a cell, all the energy
C. Acetyl CoA contained in respiratory substrates is not
D. Pyruvate released free into the cell.
E. Water (C) Breakdown of glucose into a couple of three
Choose the correct option. carbon molecules is called glycolysis.
(A) A → B → C → D → E (D) During oxidation within a cell, all the energy
(B) A → D → C → B → E contained in respiratory substrates is released
(C) C → B → A → E → D into the cell in a single step.
(D) E → D → C → A → B
Q44 The correct sequence of electron
Q41 Given below are two statements: acceptors/transporters for ATP synthesis in the
Statement I: ETS starts in cytoplasm and ends in ETS is;
inner mitochondrial membrane. (A) Cytochromes bc1, c, a3, a.
Statement II: Complex V in the inner (B) Cytochromes c, bc1, a, a3.
mitochondrial membrane has a catalytic site for (C) Cytochromes a, bc1, c.
conversion of ADP to ATP. (D) Cytochromes bc1, c, a, a3.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
Q45 Sucrose is converted to A and B by enzyme C.
most appropriate answer from the options given
Choose the correct option.
below:
A B C
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(1) glucose PGAL hexokinase
incorrect.
(2) PGAL fructose hexokinase
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(3) fatty acids glucose invertase
correct.
(4) glucose fructose invertase
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are Q46 Match List-I with List-II.
incorrect. List-I List-II

Q42 The reaction which is catalysed by an enzyme (Process/event) (Number)

that is not found in the matrix of mitochondria is; Net gain of ATP in one
(A) (I) 4
(A) conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl turn of glycolysis
Coenzyme-A. Number of ATP
(B) oxidative decarboxylation of α-ketoglutaric (B) generated by oxidation (II) 2
acid. of three FADH2
(C) oxidation of succinic acid. Number of ATP
(D) cleavage of succinyl CoA. (C) generated by oxidation (III) 3
of one NADH + H+
Q43 Identify the incorrect statement.
(D) Protons that get (IV) 6
(A) The carbon skeleton produced during
transported through
respiration is used as precursors for

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complex V for synthesis In the light of the above statements, choose the
of 1 ATP most appropriate answer from the options given
Choose the most appropriate answer from the below:
options given below: (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(A) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV incorrect.
(B) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II correct.
(D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct.
Q47 In which of the following reactions of glycolysis, a
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
molecule of water is removed from the incorrect.
substrate?
(A) Glucose → Glucose-6-phosphate Q50 Match List-I with List-II.
(B) Fructose-6-phosphate → Fructose 1, 6- List-I List-II
bisphosphate Citrate synthase
Oxidative
(C) 2-phosphoglycerate → Phosphoenolpyruvate (A) (I) catalyses the first
decarboxylation
(D) Phosphoenolpyruvate → pyruvate reaction
Performed by
Q48 Given below are two statements: One is labelled
(B) Glycolysis (II) pyruvate
as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
dehydrogenase
Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Plants, unlike animals, have no Occurs in the
Oxidative
specialised organs for gaseous exchange. (C) (III) electron transport
phosphorylation
Reason (R): Animals respire at lower rate than system
roots, stems and leaves do. Tricarboxylic acid Also called EMP
(D) (IV)
In the light of the above statements, choose the cycle pathway
correct answer from the options given below: Choose the most appropriate answer from the
(A) A is true but R is false options given below:
(B) A is false but R is true (A) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (B) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
explanation of A (C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the (D) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
correct explanation of A
Q51 Which of the following complexes of the Electron
Q49 Given below are two statements: Transport System (ETS) oxidizes the energy-rich
Statement I: The cells present just beneath the molecule produced when succinic acid is
bark do not perform respiration. converted to fumarate in the TCA cycle?
Statement II: The cells present just beneath the (A)
bark are living structures.

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(B) E. Fungi perform oxidative breakdown of organic

compounds for production of energy.
In the light of above statements, choose the
(C)
correct answer from the options given below:
(A) A, B and D are incorrect
(B) B, C and D are incorrect
(D)
(C) A, B and E are correct
(D) C, D and E are correct

Q55 RuBP carboxylase, PEP carboxylase, Pyruvate

Q52 A molecule of sucrose is undergoing aerobic
dehydrogenase, ATP synthase, Hexokinase,
respiration. The gross count of ATP and NADH +
Lactate dehydrogenase.
H+ produced from it before entering the ETS
The number of enzyme(s) from the list above
would be;
which are involved in both in photosynthesis and
(A) 8 ATP and 12 NADH + H+
respiration is;
(B) 4 ATP and 12 NADH + H+
(A) one. (B) two.
(C) 5 ATP and 10 NADH + H+
(C) there. (D) four.
(D) 12 ATP and 20 NADH + H+
Q56 Which observation best supports the
Q53 If fatty acids were to be respired, they would first
classification of the respiratory pathway as
be degraded to ____’A’____ and enter the
amphibolic?
pathway. Glycerol would enter the pathway after
(A) Acetyl CoA is used only for fatty acid
being converted to ____’B’____. A and B,
degradation
respectively, are
(B) Intermediates of respiration are strictly
(A) Acetyl CoA, PGAL
catabolic
(B) OAA, PGAL
(C) Compounds like acetyl CoA are both products
(C) Pyruvate, acetyl CoA
and precursors
(D) Pyruvate and OAA
(D) Fats and proteins are always converted to
Q54 Read the following statements. glucose before respiration
A. Proteins can be directly used as respiratory
Q57 What makes ATP synthesis in mitochondria via
substrates.
chemiosmosis mechanistically different from
B. The tight packing of parenchyma cells in
photophosphorylation in chloroplasts?
leaves, stems and roots facilitate transport of
(A) It uses proton pumps without any energy
oxygen amongst them, required for respiration.
source
C. Polymerisation of C-C bonds for sugar
(B) It uses light energy to power ATP synthase
synthesis takes place inside chloroplasts of
(C) It uses energy from oxidation-reduction
eukaryotic cells.
reactions for proton gradient formation
D. Breakdown of of C-C bonds of sugar can take
(D) It occurs in the outer mitochondrial
place only inside mitochondria of eukaryotic
membrane
cells.

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Q58 Read the following statements. below:

A. Fermentation can occur in germinating seeds (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
under anaerobic conditions. incorrect.
B. Oxygen is oxidized to water in the ETS. (B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
C. The initial stage of cellular respiration takes correct.
place in the cytoplasm. (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are
D. Stomata and lenticels allow gaseous exchange correct.
by diffusion. (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
E. The rate of respiration in a germinating seed is incorrect.
usually very low as compared to that in a root tip
Q60 Given below are two statements: One is labelled
cell.
as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
In the light of above statements, choose the
Reason (R):
correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The process of glycolysis is found
(A) A, B and D are incorrect
in facultative anaerobes only.
(B) A, C and D are correct
Reason (R): The first cells on this planet lived in
(C) B, D and E are incorrect
an atmosphere that lacked oxygen.
(D) C, D and E are correct
In the light of the above statements, choose the
Q59 Given below are two statements: correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The conversion of succinyl-CoA to (A) A is true but R is false
succinic acid is coupled with a substrate-level (B) A is false but R is true
photophosphorylation. (C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
Statement II: In the complete oxidation of one explanation of A
glucose molecule, there can be a net gain of as (D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
many as 38 ATP. correct explanation of A
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given

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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q28 (B)

Q2 (C) Q29 (D)

Q3 (B) Q30 (C)

Q4 (C) Q31 (B)

Q5 (C) Q32 (D)

Q6 (C) Q33 (B)

Q7 (C) Q34 (B)

Q8 (D) Q35 (C)

Q9 (B) Q36 (C)

Q10 (C) Q37 (A)

Q11 (C) Q38 (B)

Q12 (D) Q39 (A)

Q13 (B) Q40 (B)

Q14 (B) Q41 (B)

Q15 (C) Q42 (C)

Q16 (B) Q43 (D)

Q17 (B) Q44 (D)

Q18 (B) Q45 (4)

Q19 (C) Q46 (B)

Q20 (D) Q47 (C)

Q21 (A) Q48 (A)

Q22 (B) Q49 (B)

Q23 (A) Q50 (B)

Q24 (B) Q51 (C)

Q25 (C) Q52 (D)

Q26 (A) Q53 (A)

Q27 (C) Q54 (A)

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Q55 (A) Q58 (B)

Q56 (C) Q59 (B)

Q57 (C) Q60 (B)

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