The correct choice is (b) Microprocessor
To explain: A microprocessor, in a spectrophotometer, could be used for the following functions: Control functions: Wavelength scanning, automatic light source selection, control of slit width, detector sensitivity, etc. Signal processing functions: Baseline correction, signal smoothing, calculation of % T, absorbance and concentration, derivative, etc. Communication functions: Keyboard entry, menu-driven operations, data presentation, warning display, communication with external systems, etc.