Which pigment acts directly to convert light energy to chemical energy?

Chlorophyll a

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Xanthophyll

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Carotenoid

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Chlorophyll b

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The correct option is A
Chlorophyll a

Chlorophyll a is the reaction centre for photosynthesis and directly converts light energy to chemical energy.

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Which pigment acts directly to convert light energy to chemical energy?

The correct option is A Chlorophyll a Chlorophyll a is the reaction centre for photosynthesis and directly converts light energy to chemical energy.

The correct option is A
Chlorophyll a

Chlorophyll a is the reaction centre for photosynthesis and directly converts light energy to chemical energy.