Q16 / 180 · AIIMS 2004 · Botany
Which one of the following categories of organisms do not evolve oxygen during photosynthesis?
- ARed algae
- Correct answerBPhotosynthetic bacteria
- C$\mathrm{C}_4$ plants with Kranz anatomy
- DBlue green algae
Solution
The photosynthetic bacteria (e.g. purple non-sulphur bacteria) photosynthesise using bacteriochlorophylls $a$ and $b$ in anoxic environments, such as the bottom mud of ponds and other stagnant water, although they are able to survive in air. The reducing agent involved is hydrogen rather than water, so oxygen is not produced. These bacteria efficiently use infrared light for photosynthesis.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.