RE-NEET2026Botany-Photosynthesis

RE-NEET 2026 Botany Pigments MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Which pigment has absorption peak at 700 nₘ in the photosynthetic reaction centre PS I (P₇₀₀) ?

A

Chlorophyll a

B

Xanthophylls

C

Carotenoids

D

Chlorophyll b

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment in photosystem I, which absorbs light at 700 nₘ, hence the name P₇₀₀.

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