Which of the Following Statements About Photosynthetic Pigments Is FALSE

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about photosynthetic pigments is FALSE?

• A)Carotenoid pigments absorb light in the 400-500 nm range
• B)Chlorophylls a and b absorb both long and short wavelength light
• C)Phycoerythrin absorbs blue and green light.
• D)Phycocyanin absorbs yellow light around the 600 nm range
• E)Bacteriochlorophyll a overlaps the absorption wavelengths of chlorophylls a and b

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Definitions:

Integral Membrane

Proteins that are permanently embedded within the cell membrane to facilitate communication and transport between the cell's interior and exterior.

Nuclear Envelope

The double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, providing a barrier between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of a cell, involved in protein and lipid synthesis and transport.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, reading RNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.