Multiple Choice
Which pigment is the primary molecule responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?
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9. Photosynthesis
Pigments of Photosynthesis
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Examples of accessory pigments for photosynthesis are:
A
Chlorophyll b and carotenoids.
B
Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.
C
Chlorophyll a and carotenoids.
D
Carotenoids, chlorophyll b and chlorophyll a.
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Understand the role of accessory pigments in photosynthesis. Accessory pigments help capture light energy and transfer it to chlorophyll a, the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis.
Identify the types of pigments involved in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll a is the main pigment, while chlorophyll b and carotenoids are accessory pigments.
Recognize that chlorophyll b and carotenoids expand the range of light wavelengths that can be absorbed, enhancing the efficiency of photosynthesis.
Evaluate the options given in the problem. The correct answer should include both chlorophyll b and carotenoids as accessory pigments.
Select the option that lists chlorophyll b and carotenoids together, as they are the accessory pigments that complement chlorophyll a in photosynthesis.
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