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Which of the following statements about chlorophyll is correct?

A

Chlorophyll molecules make up the electron transport chains in photosynthesis.

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Chlorophyll molecules are the photosynthetic pigments in the thylakoid membrane.

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Chlorophyll molecules appear green because they reflect light in the red and blue ranges.

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None of these.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Chlorophyll molecules are the photosynthetic pigments in the thylakoid membrane.

Chlorophyll molecules are the photosynthetic pigments in the thylakoid membrane. Chlorophyll molecules embedded in the thylakoid membrane absorb light energy. These molecules are the most important pigments for absorbing the light energy used in photosynthesis.

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