MCQ
What is the function performed by plant pigments?
- AAbsorb $CO _{2}$
- BAbsorb $O_{2}$
- CAbsorb $H _{2} O$
- ✓Absorb light
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Absorb light
d
Pigments are substances that have an ability to absorb light at specific wavelength. Among all pigments, chlorophyll-a absorb the maximum wavelength in the blue and red region. In these region, the chlorophyll-a does the maximum photosynthesis. Thus, chlorophyll-a is called the main photosynthetic pigment
Pigments are substances that have an ability to absorb light at specific wavelength. Among all pigments, chlorophyll-a absorb the maximum wavelength in the blue and red region. In these region, the chlorophyll-a does the maximum photosynthesis. Thus, chlorophyll-a is called the main photosynthetic pigment
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