Question

Photosynthetic units are referred as

• A. Quantasomes
• B. Oxysomes
• C. Phycobilisomes
• D. $F_1$ particles

Answer 1

The correct option is A Quantasomes

Photosynthetic units are referred as quantasomes. Quantasomes are particles found in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts in which photosynthesis takes place.

Oxysomes are the structures which are present on the surface of the folded inner membrane of the mitochondria. They are also called as f${}_0$-f${}_1$ particles or ATP synthase. They play an important role in the formation of energy for the functioning of the cell.

The protein complexes attached to thylakoid membranes are known as phycobilisomes. They are made up of phycobiliproteins and help in the transfer of light energy to chlorophyll-a molecule of photosystem-II.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.