Question

What is resonance energy transfer?

(a) Transfer of electrons between the molecules

(b) The transfer of energy as well as electrons

(c) The transfer of electrons but not the energy

(d) The transfer of energy but not the electron

I had been asked this question in examination.

My enquiry is from Photosynthesis topic in section Bioenergetics and Metabolism of Life Sciences

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) The transfer of energy but not the electron

Easy explanation: Resonance energy transfer is also known as a forster transfer where only energy is transferred directly to the neighboring chlorophyll but not the electrons.