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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 11 - 13. Respiration and Energy Transfer

Given below are two statements.
Statement-I: Cytochrome c is small, copper containing protein loosely attached to inner membrane. 
Statement-II:  Cytochrome c acts as a mobile electro carrier transferring electrons between complex I, II and IV.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. A Statement - I is correct but Statement - II is incorrect.
  2. B Both Statement – I and Statement II are correct.
  3. C Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect.
  4. D Statement - I is incorrect but Statement - II is correct.
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Correct Answer

(C) Both Statement - I and Statement - II are incorrect.

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Detailed explanation

Cytochrome c is a small, iron-containing protein, loosely associated with inner membrane. It acts as a mobile electron carrier, transferring the electrons between complex III and IV.