Q. Consider the following statements regarding chlorophyll:- It helps in converting light energy to chemical energy in plants.
- It absorbs green light in the region of visible spectrum.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, converting solar energy into chemical energy, making statement 1 correct. Chlorophyll primarily absorbs light in the red and blue regions rather than green, which is mostly reflected, thus making statement 2 incorrect.