The pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis is mainly located in the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis is mainly located in the:
A. Stroma
B. Cytoplasm
C. Thylakoid membrane
D. Cell wall
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments are embedded in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts, where they participate in light-dependent reactions. The stroma contains enzymes for the Calvin cycle. The cell wall and cytoplasm are not sites of photosynthesis.

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