What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.”
The accepted answer is A. Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the fact required by “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.” (option A). Option B (“Plate Tectonics”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Chlorophyll. Option C (“Liver”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Chlorophyll. Remaining alternatives (Periodic Table) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Chlorophyll is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Chlorophyll ✓
- B. Plate Tectonics
Why not B: “Plate Tectonics” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the fact required by “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.” (option A). Option B
- C. Liver
Why not C: “Liver” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the fact required by “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.” (option A). Option B
- D. Periodic Table
Why not D: “Periodic Table” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the fact required by “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.” (option A). Option B
Correct answer
A. Chlorophyll
Explanation
Chlorophyll is the fact required by “What term is best described by the following? the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight to power photosynthesis.” (option A). Option B (“Plate Tectonics”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Chlorophyll. Option C (“Liver”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Chlorophyll. Remaining alternatives (Periodic Table) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Chlorophyll is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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