What is the primary photosynthetic pigment found in most algae?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary photosynthetic pigment found in most algae?
  1. Chlorophyll a
  2. Carotenoids
  3. Phycobilins
  4. Xanthophylls

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary photosynthetic pigment found in most algae?
  • Step 1: Understand what photosynthesis is. It is the process by which plants and some algae convert sunlight into energy.
  • Step 2: Identify the pigments involved in photosynthesis. Pigments are substances that absorb light.
  • Step 3: Learn about chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a green pigment that plays a key role in photosynthesis.
  • Step 4: Recognize that there are different types of chlorophyll, but chlorophyll a is the most common one.
  • Step 5: Conclude that chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment found in most algae.
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