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Q. Which of the following options is/are correct for accessory photosynthetic pigments ?

Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Solution:

Chlorophyll- $b$, xanthophylls and carotenoids are called accessory pigments of photosynthesis. These pigments absorb light and transfer the energy to chlorophyll- $a$. They enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be utilised for photosynthesis but also protect chlorophyll- $a$ from photooxidation.