In a Photosystem, Clusters of Chlorophyll A, Chlorophyll B, and Carotenoid

question 43

Multiple Choice

In a photosystem, clusters of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid pigments function most like

• A) an antenna.
• B) a propeller on a motorboat.
• C) a windmill.
• D) a spring.

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Definitions:

Visible Light

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Wavelength

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves.

Transduce

To convert energy from one form into another, as in the process by which sensory organs change physical stimuli into nerve signals.

Neural Messages

Information transmission through electrical and chemical signals within the nervous system.