Besides widening usable light, what else do accessory pigments do?
AProtect chlorophyll a from oxidation
BSplit water for the light reaction
CFix carbon dioxide into sugars
DMake ATP using stroma enzymes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Protect chlorophyll a from oxidation
Accessory pigments shield chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation as well as extending the wavelengths used.
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