2021 · Q23
Which one of the following is not a function of chlorophyll?
general-sciencebiology-plants
- ASplitting of water
- BAbsorption of photon
- COxidation of carbohydrate
- DConversion of light energy into chemical energy
Explanation
Chlorophyll's roles in photosynthesis are to absorb photons of light, to split water molecules (photolysis) releasing oxygen, and to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose. The oxidation of carbohydrates to release energy is cellular respiration, which occurs in mitochondria and is not a function of chlorophyll. Hence oxidation of carbohydrate is the incorrect function.