Chlorophylls are effective photoreceptors because they are fluorescent can strip ubiquinol of its high-energy electrons contain networks of conjugated double bonds are found in chloroplasts
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Which statement about chlorophylls is not true? $a$. They absorb light near both ends of the visible spectrum. b. They can accept energy from other pigments, such as carotenoids. $c .$ Excited chlorophyll can either reduce another substance or fluoresce. $d$. Excited chlorophyll may be an oxidizing agent. e. They contain magnesium.
Which statement about chlorophylls is not true? a. Chlorophylls absorb light near both ends of the visible spectrum b. Chlorophylls can accept energy from other pigments, such as carotenoids. c. Excited chlorophyll can either reduce another substance or release light energy. d. Excited chlorophyll cannot be an oxidizing agent. e. Chlorophylls contain magnesium.
Inside the chloroplasts are colored substances that reflect or absorb light. These substances are called _____.
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