(D) The unit of photosynthesis is known as the $Quantasome$. $Quantasomes$ are granular structures found in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. T

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(D) The unit of photosynthesis is known as the $Quantasome$. $Quantasomes$ are granular structures found in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts. They contain a specific number of chlorophyll and accessory pigment molecules,which act as the functional units for capturing light energy during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Class 11 Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Pigments involved in photo synthesis

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The unit of photosynthesis is $......$.

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Microsome
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Quantasome

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What are the types of pigments involved in photosynthesis?

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The location of the chlorophyll pigment in the chloroplast is:

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Where is the essential material present for photosynthesis?

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In a normal chloroplast,what is the percentage of chlorophyll relative to the total dry weight of the chloroplast?

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Match List $I$ with List $II$.

List $I$ List $II$

$A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green

$B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow

$C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green

$D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

Choose the option with all correct matches.

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List $I$	List $II$
$A$. Chlorophyll $a$	$I$. Yellow-green
$B$. Chlorophyll $b$	$II$. Yellow
$C$. Xanthophylls	$III$. Blue-green
$D$. Carotenoids	$IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

The unit of photosynthesis is $......$.

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What are the types of pigments involved in photosynthesis?

The location of the chlorophyll pigment in the chloroplast is:

Where is the essential material present for photosynthesis?

In a normal chloroplast,what is the percentage of chlorophyll relative to the total dry weight of the chloroplast?

Match List $I$ with List $II$. List $I$ List $II$ $A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green $B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow $C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green $D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange Choose the option with all correct matches.

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Match List $I$ with List $II$.

List $I$ List $II$

$A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green

$B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow

$C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green

$D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

Choose the option with all correct matches.