Question

Describe the pigments which are essential in photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Answer:

chlorophyll is the pigment of photosynthesis

Answer 2

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A plant pigment is any type of colored substance produced by a plant.

◆ Chlorophyll -

• Chlorophyll is the most green-colored pigment useful for photosynthesis in plants.
• It is considered to be primary pigment and is available in two forms chlorophyll a & chlorophyll b.
• Chlorophyll absorbs light required for the process of photosynthesis.

# Accessory pigments for photosynthesis -

• Carotenes and Xanthophylls are called accessory pigments required for photosynthesis.
• They absorb light from spectrum not covered by chlorophyll.

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