Question

Differentiate between the chief and accessory pigment with example

Answer 1

Answer:

● Chief pigments are the pigments which are directly involved in trapping sunlight most efficiently and photosynthesis process.

Example- Chlorophyll a

● Accessory pigments are the pigments which are indirectly involved in photosynthesis and are supportive pigments to chl a, they generally transfer energy by trapping sunlight and protect chl a from photo oxidation.

Example- Chlorophyll b, carotenoids, xanthophylls etc.

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