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)The close contact facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem interior.
B)The close contact facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem exterior.
C)The close contact helps with fluorescence.
D)The close contact helps prevent denaturation.
E)The close contact facilitates renaturation.

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The close contact between pigments in the LHCII complex facilitates rapid energy transfer toward the photosystem interior, where the energy is then used for photosynthesis. This efficient process is essential for the survival of plants and other photosynthetic organisms.

The LHCII Complex Binds Pigments and Holds Them in Close