Question

Chlorophyll molecules are the most abundant pigments in plants that are responsible for collecting light for photosynthesis. Which of the following statements is not true?

1) The two main forms of chlorophyll are chlorophyll a and b.
2) These molecules resemble the protoporphyrins in hemoglobin and myoglobin, except these contain Fe⁺² rather than Mg⁺².
3) They require the presence of accessory pigments such as beta-carotene and lutein in order to function.
4) They absorb light in the blue and red region of the visible spectrum, which is why they appear green.

a) Statements 1, 2, and 4 are true

b) Statements 2, 3, and 4 are true.

c) Statements 1, 2, and 3 are true.

d) All of the listed statements are true.