Which Statement Is False About Bacteriorhodopsin

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about bacteriorhodopsin?

• A)It occurs in archaebacteria.
• B)A molecule of retinal inside bacteriorhodopsin converts from the trans to the cis configuration when light is absorbed.
• C)It creates a light-induced proton gradient across a membrane.
• D)Its activity is coupled to PSI and PSII.

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Definitions:

Critical Value

In hypothesis testing, the critical value is a point on the test distribution that is compared to the test statistic to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Hypothesis Test

A method of statistical inference used to decide whether a dataset significantly supports a specific hypothesis.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, indicating a missed detection of an effect.

Commuted

Traveling regularly over a long distance between one's home and place of work or study.