Which green pigment captures sunlight to help plants make their own food?

Answer: A. Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the main green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen through photosynthesis.

Why the other options are incorrect:

Xanthophyll: A yellow accessory pigment that helps absorb additional light energy and protects the plant against light-induced damage, but it is not the primary driver of photosynthesis.

Carotenoids: Yellow, orange, or red accessory pigments that assist in capturing light an

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.