The LHCII complex binds pigments and holds them in close contact with one another. What is the advantage of the close contact between the pigments?
A)facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem interior
B)facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem exterior
C)helps with fluorescence
D)helps prevent denaturation
E)facilitates renaturation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The close contact between pigments in the LHCII complex facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem interior, allowing for efficient utilization of absorbed light energy in the photosynthetic reaction.

The LHCII Complex Binds Pigments and Holds Them in Close