State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ 120

Chlorophyll in photosynthesis is used for:

  1. Reduction of CO₂
  2. Breaking down water molecules
  3. No function
  4. Absorbing light
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ

ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Absorbing light

ವಿವರಣೆ

Chlorophyll captures light energy that drives the light reactions of photosynthesis.

  • (A) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: done in the Calvin cycle using ATP/NADPH, not by chlorophyll directly.

  • (B) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: water splitting is done by the oxygen-evolving complex.

  • (C) ತಪ್ಪು

    Wrong: chlorophyll is essential.

  • (D) ಸರಿ

    Correct: chlorophyll absorbs light energy (mainly red and blue).