Question

multiple choice question
the main photosynthetic pigment in plants is

chlorophyll.
photon.
beta - carotene.
retinal.

Explanation:

To determine the main photosynthetic pigment in plants, we analyze each option:

• Chlorophyll: It is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis, absorbing light energy for the process.
• Photon: A photon is a particle of light, not a pigment.
• Beta - carotene: It is an accessory pigment, not the main one for photosynthesis.
• Retinal: It is involved in vision in animals, not plant photosynthesis.

Answer:

A. chlorophyll.