Excitation of chlorophyll due to light is a
Options
(a) photooxidation reaction
(b) endergonic reaction
(c) thermochemical reaction
(d) photochemical reaction
Correct Answer:
photooxidation reaction
Explanation:
Excitation of chlorophyll due to light is a photooxidation reaction. 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 photooxidation (photoslight)