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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 120

Chlorophyll in photosynthesis is used for:

  1. Reduction of CO₂
  2. Breaking down water molecules
  3. No function
  4. Absorbing light
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Answer: (D) Absorbing light

Explanation

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

  • (A) Incorrect

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

  • (B) Incorrect

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

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: chlorophyll is essential.

  • (D) Correct

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