The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?
BIOLOGY
WAEC 2012
The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?
- A. add colour to plants but not to trap light energy
- B. trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb
- C. transfer energy from chlorophyll to other pigments
- D. prevent chlorophyll from absorbing unnecessary light
Correct Answer: B. trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb
Explanation
Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds, found in photosynthetic organisms, that work in conjunction with chlorophyll
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