What is the role of chlorophyll and other pigments in photosynthesis?

• A. Chlorophyll absorbs light energy; pigments with different spectra broaden light absorption; energy is transferred to reaction centers.
• B. Chlorophyll stores carbon dioxide for later use.
• C. Chlorophyll pumps protons across the thylakoid membrane.
• D. Chlorophyll only absorbs green light.

Answer: (A)