Question

Which pigment is present universally in all green plants?

• A. Chlorophyll a
• B. Chlorophyll b
• C. Chlorophyll c
• D. Chlorophyll m

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Chlorophyll a

Chlorophyll a is widely distributed in green plants and it is also called primary photosynthetic pigment and universal photosynthetic pigment. Chlorophyll absorbs most from the blue portion and then the red portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. It reflects green colour. It is the primary electron donor in electron transport chain.

So, the correct answer is option A.