Question
Biology Question on Photosynthesis in higher plants
Excitation of chlorophyll in light is
A
Endergonic reaction
B
Photochemical reaction
C
Photo-oxidation reaction
D
Thermochemical reaction
Answer
Photo-oxidation reaction
Explanation
Solution
An excited chlorophyll loses electron. Loss of electron is termed oxidation. As this oxidation occurs under the effect of light hence excitation of electron is termed photo-oxidation (photos-light)