If chlorophyll a is blocked from absorbing light, what would be the effect on the ability of the plant to do photosynthesis?

A. The plant's ability to carry out photosynthesis will be unchanged, as one of the accessory pigments can fill in for chlorophyll a
B. The plant will have a decreased ability to carry out light-dependent reactions
C. The plant will have an enhanced ability to carry out light-independent reactions
D. The plant will have an enhanced ability to carry out light-dependent reactions


Answer: B

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