Which of the following statements regarding photosynthetic pigments is/are correct? I…
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Which of the following statements regarding photosynthetic pigments is/are correct?
I. Chlorophyll a is the chief pigment associated with photosynthesis.
II. The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a shows peaks in the green and yellow regions of light.
III. Accessory pigments enable a wider range of wavelengths to be utilized for photosynthesis.
IV. The action spectrum of photosynthesis perfectly overlaps the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a.
V. Carotenoids protect chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation.
Choose from the following combinations:
- I, II and V only
- I, III and V only
- II, III and IV only
- III, IV and V only
Answer
(B) I, III and V only
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