In the photosystem I reaction center,light energy captured by pigment molecules is passed to a special reaction center chlorophyll a called A)P₆₈₀. B)P₇₀₀. C)chlorophyll I. D)chlorophyll II. E)retinal.

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The special reaction center chlorophyll a in photosystem I is called P700, which absorbs light at a wavelength of 700 nm. This is why the answer is B, which contains "1700" (close to 700). The other choices (A, C, D, and E) are either incorrect or do not pertain to the question.

In the Photosystem I Reaction Center,light Energy Captured by Pigment