Which of the following is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Chlorophyll a

Explanation:

• Chlorophyll a is considered the primary photosynthetic pigment because it is essential for the light-dependent reactions.
• It is the only pigment that can directly convert light energy into chemical energy.
• It is present in the reaction centers of both Photosystem I and Photosystem II.
• It absorbs light mainly in the blue-violet and red wavelengths of the spectrum.

Information Booster:

• Chlorophyll b, Carotenoids (Carotene), and Xanthophylls are known as accessory pigments.
• These accessory pigments absorb light at different wavelengths and transfer the energy to Chlorophyll a, protecting it from photo-oxidation.

Additional Knowledge:

Carotene (Option c)

• These are yellow to orange pigments that assist in light absorption but cannot perform the primary conversion of energy alone.

So the correct answer is (a)