Which pigment acts directly to convert light energy to chemical energy?

1. Chlorophyll a.

2. Chlorophyll b.

3. Xanthophyll.

4. Carotenoid.

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Which regions of the visible spectrum are responsible for most of the photosynthesis?
a. blue and yellow
b. blue and red
c. blue and green
d. green and red

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How many pigments are responsible for the color of a plant leaf?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

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Absorption spectrum of chlorophyll- ‘a’ is shown by-


1. I
2. II
3. III
4. Not shown.

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In the given graph what does A, B represent?

         

1. A - Absorption spectrum; B - Action spectrum (Chl. a).
2. A - Action spectrum; B - Absorption spectrum (carotenoids).
3. A - Absorption spectrum; B - Action spectrum (Ch. b).
4. A - Action spectrum; B - Absorption spectrum (Ch.a).
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In the given diagram, X, Y, and Z respectively represent the absorption spectrum of:

 

1. Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, and Carotenoids

2. Chlorophyll b, Chlorophyll a, and Carotenoids

3. Chlorophyll b, Carotenoids, and Chlorophyll a

4. Chlorophyll a, Carotenoids, and Chlorophyll b

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Consider the following statements:

I: Accessory pigments enable a wider range of light to be utilized for photosynthesis.
II: The reaction center of PSI is P680 and that of PSII is P 700.
III: The stroma lamellae membranes lack both PSII and NADP reductase.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only 2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
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Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) represents the following range of wavelengths:
1. 450-950 nm
2. 340-450 nm
3. 400-700 nm
4. 500-600 nm 

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