In what way is proteobacterial photosynthesis different from plant photosynthesis?

a. Proteobacterial photosynthesis does not use a proton gradient.
b. Proteobacterial photosynthesis does not consume CO2.
c. Proteobacterial photosynthesis uses water as an electron donor.
d. Proteobacterial photosynthesis uses a different type of chlorophyll.


Ans: d. Proteobacterial photosynthesis uses a different type of chlorophyll.

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