Which of the following pigment is most abundant in green plants?
A
Chlorophyll a
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B
Chlorophyll b
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C
Carotene
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D
Xanthophyll
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Solution
The correct option is A Chlorophyll a Chlorophyll a is the most abundant form of chlorophyll present in green plants as chlorophyll a absorbs all coloured (violet/red) wavelengths of light and emits green or yellow wavelength of light.