Which one of the following pigment functions as a reaction center in photosynthesis ? A) Chlorophyll-a B) Xanthophyll C) Carotenoid D) Anthocyanin

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Which one of the following pigment functions as a reaction center in photosynthesis ? A) Chlorophyll-a B) Xanthophyll C) Carotenoid D) Anthocyanin

Correct option:(A)

Xanthophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanin are the accessory pigments.
It trap the sunlight and pass it to the reaction centre molecule.
Chlorophyll a serves as reaction centre and serves to transfer the electrons to the primary electron acceptors.