alleryBesides widening the usable wavelengths, accessory pigments protect chlorophyll a from
APhoto-oxidation
BHeat denaturation
CPhotorespiration
DAcid hydrolysis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Photo-oxidation
Carotenoids and other accessory pigments shield chlorophyll a from damage by photo-oxidation.
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