Question

Which pigment has the reaction center in the antennae?

Answer 1

Chlorophyll a:

1. It has the reaction center in the antennae.
2. Chlorophyll makes the photosynthesis process more effective.
3. In each photosystem, the reaction center is different.
4. PS I features a 700nm absorption peak for the reaction center chlorophyll a, while PS II has a 680nm absorption peak.
5. Antenna pigments are pigment molecules that surround the chlorophyll reaction center and absorb and transmit sun energy to it.
6. Example: Chl-a, Chl-b Carotenoids, and others