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A plant is exposed to very bright light. What is correct in this environmental condition?
BiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsAIIMSAIIMS 2019 (26 May)
Options:
  • A The accessory pigments promote light absorption.
  • B Chlorophylls are subjected to photooxidation.
  • C Accessory pigments absorb less light and transfer to chl $a$.
  • D Chlorophylls absorb light and transfer to accessory pigments.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Chlorophylls are subjected to photooxidation.
In very bright sunlight, chlorophylls are subjected to photooxidation leading to inhibition of photosynthesis.

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