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How many types of Pigments are involved in Photosynthesis?

Question

Identify the most essential photosynthetic pigment.

Easy

A

Chlorophyll b
B

Xanthophyll
C

Carotene
D

Chlorophyll a

Solution

Chlorophyll a is the major pigment responsible for trapping light. Other thylakoid pigments like chlorophyll b, xanthophylls and carotenoids are known as accessory pigments and they also absorb light and transfer the energy to chlorophyll a.

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