Question

Carotenoids dissipate absorbed energy as heat.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

This interesting question is from Chloroplast Structure and Function topic in chapter Chloroplast Structure and Function of Cell Biology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

The explanation is: Carotenoids function as secondary light absorbers during photosynthesis and draw excess away from excited chlorophyll molecules (to prevent the formation of singlet oxygen) to dissipate it as heat.