Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsMedium
Question
Carotenoids are generally long chain unsaturated hyrocarbons. Which of the following function/s correlate/s with the structures.
i. They can absorb light of higher wavelength
ii. It allows carotenoids to transfer energy to chlorophyll a molecule
iii. To reduce free radicals
iv. Long hydrocarbon chain allows carotenoids to protect chlorophyll a from direct sunlight by absrobing excess light energy.
i. They can absorb light of higher wavelength
ii. It allows carotenoids to transfer energy to chlorophyll a molecule
iii. To reduce free radicals
iv. Long hydrocarbon chain allows carotenoids to protect chlorophyll a from direct sunlight by absrobing excess light energy.
Options
A.Only i
B.iii and iv
C.Only ii
D.i and iii