Which of the Following Pigments is Required for the Synthesis

Question

Which of the following pigments is required for the synthesis of glucose by photosynthesis?
A) hemoglobin
B) myoglobin
C) chlorophyll
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis, and is required for the synthesis of glucose. Hemoglobin and myoglobin are involved in oxygen transport and storage in animals, and are not involved in photosynthesis. Therefore, the correct answer is C) chlorophyll.