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In a plant cell, which of the following pigments participates directly in the light reaction of photosynthesis

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chlorophyll a

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chlorophyll b

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C

carotenes

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D

xanthophylls

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Solution

The correct option is A chlorophyll a
Green pigments are located within the chloroplasts of plant. Chlorophyll a can participate directly in light reaction which convert solar energy to chemical energy.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Chlorophyll a.'

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