Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 14 - Energy Generation in Mitochondria and Chloroplasts - Questions - Page 484: Question 14-12 F

Answer

True

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The extensive system of conjugated double bonds in these molecules allows them to absorb light in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is essential for their functions. Chlorophyll is the primary pigment responsible for photosynthesis in plants, and heme is a prosthetic group found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and various other proteins that are involved in oxygen transport and electron transfer reactions.
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