Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosy

Practice Questions

Q1
Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?
  1. Chlorophyll a
  2. Carotenoids
  3. Xanthophylls
  4. Chlorophyll b

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: Chlorophyll a
  • Step 1: Understand that photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy.
  • Step 2: Identify that pigments are substances that absorb light.
  • Step 3: Learn that chlorophyll is a type of pigment found in plants.
  • Step 4: Recognize that there are different types of chlorophyll, but chlorophyll a is the most important one.
  • Step 5: Conclude that chlorophyll a is primarily responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis.
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