Q. Consider the following statements regarding chlorophyll:
  1. It helps in converting light energy to chemical energy in plants.
  2. 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.
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