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The specific function of light energy in...

The specific function of light energy in the proess of photosynthesis is to

A

Activate chlorophyll

B

Split water

C

Reduce carbon dioxide

D

Synthesize glucose

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A
The light reaction begins as soon as the light quanta fall on PSI and PSII located in thylakoids. Pigment molecules pass their absorbed energy finally to reaction centre of chlorophyll to activate it.
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