Suppose a Plant Is Exposed to a Toxin That Causes

question 80

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plant is exposed to a toxin that causes the thylakoid membranes to become much more permeable to protons than normal. Which of the following would be TRUE?

• A)The carboxylation step of the Calvin cycle would be unaffected.
• B)The reduction step of the Calvin cycle would slow down and eventually stop.
• C)The regeneration step of the Calvin cycle would slow down and eventually stop.
• D)The reduction and regeneration steps of the Calvin cycle would slow down and eventually stop.
• E)The carboxylation and reduction steps of the Calvin cycle would slow down and eventually stop.

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