Solar energy is passed from one pigment to the other until it is concentrated into one particular ______ molecule, the reaction-center chlorophyll.

red carotenoid

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orange carotenoid

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yellow carotenoid

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chlorophyll a

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The correct option is D
chlorophyll a

Chlorophyll a is called the primary pigment or the reaction centre.

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Solar energy is passed from one pigment to the other until it is concentrated into one particular ______ molecule, the reaction-center chlorophyll.

The correct option is D chlorophyll a Chlorophyll a is called the primary pigment or the reaction centre.

The correct option is D
chlorophyll a

Chlorophyll a is called the primary pigment or the reaction centre.