Question 20
Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionThe photosynthetic pigments include
- A.chlorophyll and carotenoids
- B.chloroplasts and cytochromes
- C.melanin and haemoglobin
- D.carotenoids and haemoglobin.
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Answer: A (chlorophyll and carotenoids)
Explanation
Chlorophyll and carotenoids absorb light energy for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are organelles, not pigments, and melanin and haemoglobin are animal pigments.