Question

Among the following components of chloroplast membranes, which one is the strongest reducing agent?

• A. PQH${}_2$
• B. Reduce cytochrome b${}_6$
• C. Reduced ferredoxin
• D. NADPH${}_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Reduced ferredoxin

C. Reduced ferredoxin

Solution : Reduced ferredoxin represents an important branch point in the flow of electrons and thus redox potential energy in photoautotrophic metabolism and is also the strongest reducing agent.

So, the correct answer is " Reduced ferredoxin".