Which of the following absorb light energy for photosynthesis?

Which of the following absorb light energy for photosynthesis?
  1. Chlorophyll
  2. Water molecule
  3. $\mathrm{O}_2$
  4. RUBP

Solution

Chlorophyll molecule absorbs light for photosynthesis. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ molecules provide $\mathrm{H}^{+}$ions and electrons during photosynthesis. $\mathrm{O}_2$ is liberated during photosynthesis. RuBP (Ribulose 1, 5-bisphosphate) reacts with $\mathrm{CO}_2$ during dark reaction of photosynthesis. This process takes place in the presence of enzyme RuBisCO.

Asked in: NEET 2002

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