Question

Which of the following pigments absorbs light and prevents photo-oxidation of chlorophyll?

• A. Chlorophyll a
• B. Chlorophyll b
• C. Carotenoids
• D. Xanthophylls

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Carotenoids are called accessory pigments and they are not only enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be for photosynthesis but also protection i.e. carotenoids prevent photo-oxidation.