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)