Question

Quantasome consists of how many chlorophyll molecules?

• A. 100
• B. 130
• C. 230
• D. 500

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

230

Photosynthetic pigments are located in the membranes of thylakoids in specific areas, according to Park and Biggins, called Quantasomes. Photosynthetic pigments of higher plants include chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenes, and xanthophylls. A quantasome is believed to have 230 chlorophyll molecules (160 of chlorophyll a and 70 of chlorophyll b) and 50 carotenoid molecules.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.