When a photon of light is absorbed by a pigment molecule, electrons jump to an excited state. What is one possible

fate of these excited electrons?



a. the excited electron release energy in the form of a photon
b. the excited electrons are transferred to an electron donor molecule
c. the excited electrons revert back to their ground state without releasing any energy
d. the excited electrons jump to a lower energy level, releasing energy to a nearby pigment molecule
e. the excited electrons jump to a lower energy level, releasing energy in the form of ATP


ANSWER: d

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