NEET Biology ยท Medium

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants: Pigments MCQ

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PigmentsMediumQuestion 13803

Question

The chief photosynthetic pigment in green plants is:

  1. A
    Chlorophyll a
    Correct
  2. B
    Chlorophyll b
  3. C
    Carotene
  4. D
    Xanthophyll

Correct answer

Chlorophyll a

Explanation

Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment directly involved in reaction centers.