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Which one of the following is not a function of chlorophyll?<\/p>\n

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\nChlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. It is located in chloroplasts and absorbs light energy necessary for the process.
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\nChlorophyll’s main functions in photosynthesis include the absorption of light energy (photons), initiation of the light-dependent reactions which include the splitting of water molecules (photolysis) to produce oxygen, protons, and electrons, and facilitating the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. The oxidation (breakdown) of carbohydrates, such as glucose, to release energy (ATP) is the process of cellular respiration, which occurs in mitochondria (or cytoplasm\/cell membrane in some organisms) and is distinct from the function of chlorophyll and photosynthesis.
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\nPhotosynthesis involves two main stages: the light-dependent reactions, where light energy is captured and converted into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH) and water is split; and the light-independent reactions (Calvin cycle), where the chemical energy is used to fix carbon dioxide and synthesize carbohydrates. Chlorophyll is directly involved in the light-dependent reactions.
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Which one of the following is not a function of chlorophyll? [amp_mcq option1=”Splitting of water” option2=”Absorption of photon” option3=”Oxidation of carbohydrate” option4=”Conversion of light energy into chemical energy” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Chlorophyll is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. … <\/p>\n

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