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Chlorophyll b differs from chlorophyll a in that it does not

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oxidize
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B
reduce
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get excited
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produce excited electrons
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Solution

The correct option is A oxidize
Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment which absorbs energy at 675 nm and oxidises to produce an electron. This is necessary for photosynthesis and hence the production of ATP.
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