WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which pigment in green plants is primarily responsible for absorbing sunlight during photosynthesis?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Carotene
  2. Hemoglobin
  3. Chlorophyll
  4. Melanin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chlorophyll

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Chlorophyll šŸ“š Explanation: Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. It absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, and converts it into chemical energy stored in glucose. This biological process is the foundation of energy for almost all life on Earth.