Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

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

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

Chlorophyll is the primary pigment in plants that absorbs light energy during photosynthesis and initiates the process by exciting electrons. Heme is a component of cytochromes in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, where it acts as an electron carrier, transferring electrons between complexes. While both are involved in electron transfer processes, their roles are not equivalent: Chlorophyll is responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy. Heme acts as an electron carrier but does not capture light energy. Therefore, the statement is false.
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