MDCAT Biology MCQ #280

A botanist exposes a plant to monochromatic red light of 680nm. Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing this specific energy?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #280

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A botanist exposes a plant to monochromatic red light of 680nm. Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing this specific energy?

    • A) Chlorophyll a
    • B) Chlorophyll b
    • C) Carotenoids
    • D) Xanthophylls

    Answer: Chlorophyll a

    Explanation: Chlorophyll a is the main pigment absorbing red light; carotenoids are tempting but they primarily absorb blue-violet wavelengths instead.