Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Which of following is not a major photosynthetic pigment in plants

• A. Chlorophyll a
• B. Chlorophyll b
• C. Chlorophyll c
• D. Carotenoids

Answer 1

The correct option is C Chlorophyll c

Chlorophyll c is a form of chlorophyll found in certain marine algae, including the photosynthetic Chromista (e.g. diatoms, brown algae) and dinoflagellates. On the other hand, two types of chlorophyll exist in the photosystems of green plants: chlorophyll a and b. Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment while chlorophyll b is the accessory pigment that collects energy and passes it on to chlorophyll a.

So, the correct option is, 'Chlorophyll c'.