AP BIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the pigment in plants that absorb sunlight for photosynthesis?
A
chloroplast
B
thylakoid
C
grana
D
chlorophyll
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Green plants have the ability to make their own food. They do this through a process called photosynthesis, which uses a green pigment called chlorophyll. A pigment is a molecule that has a particular color and can absorb light at different wavelengths, depending on the color.

Detailed explanation-2: -In plants, chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b are the main photosynthetic pigments. Chlorophyll molecules absorb blue and red wavelengths, as shown by the peaks in the absorption spectra above.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sunlight is absorbed by leaves of the plant. They use the absorbed sunlight during photosynthesis to make their own food.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chlorophyll is a pigment present in all green plants and a few other organisms. It is required for photosynthesis, which is the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy. The chlorophyll pigment is responsible for the green colouration in plants.

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