ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q102Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsIn our bank: Strong match · 85%

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

  1. A.Chlorophyll b
  2. B.Chlorophyll a
  3. C.Xanthophylls
  4. D.Carotenoids

Correct Answer

(B) Chlorophyll a

Solution & Explanation

In photosystem I the reaction-centre chlorophyll a has an absorption maximum at 700 nm and is therefore designated P700. (In PS II the reaction centre chlorophyll a absorbs at 680 nm, P680.)

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