Photosynthesis: Plant Pigments and Light Reaction
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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

  • Serve as a structural component for the chloroplast
  • Act as a protective barrier for the plant cell structure
  • Trap light energy from the sun and convert it into chemical energy (correct)
  • Provide green color to the plant

What is the role of other biological pigments in plants?

  • Facilitate the synthesis of carbohydrates
  • Aid in water absorption
  • Enhance the process of respiration
  • Give color to leaves, stems, and flowers (correct)

Which statement best describes the process of photosynthesis?

  • The food making process by plants and other photosynthetic organisms (correct)
  • The transport of ions across the cell membrane
  • The breakdown of food molecules to release energy
  • The conversion of sunlight into heat energy

What is the function of biological pigments in animals?

<p>Give color to skin, hair, feather, and eye tints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of chlorophyll and other biological pigments?

<p>Ability to absorb and reflect certain wavelengths of visible light (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

<p>Trapping light energy from the sun and converting it into chemical energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of other biological pigments in plants?

<p>To absorb and reflect certain wavelengths of visible light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of selective color absorption in biological pigments?

<p>It enables capturing specific wavelengths of light for energy conversion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In photosynthesis, what is the primary role of the plant cell structure called chloroplast?

<p>Trap light energy and facilitate the synthesis of food molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes chlorophyll and other biological pigments from non-photosynthetic pigments in living organisms?

<p>Their capacity to absorb and reflect specific wavelengths of visible light (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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