Question

Which pigments are known as accessory pigments?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Accessory pigment accessory pigments are light absorbing compound found in photosynthetic organisms that work in conjunction with clorophyll a they include other forms of this pigment such as chlorophyll B in green algal and tighter plant antenna , while algae may contain chlorophyll C or d .

Answer 2

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● Answer -

Carotenoids, Xanthophyll, Chlorophyll b & c, anthocyanins are known as accessory pigments.

◆ Accessory pigments -

• Accessory pigments are non-green pigments in plants which absorbs light energy and transfer it to Chlorophyll a.
• They are Chlorophyll b & c, Carotenoids, Xanthophyll, anthocyanins.
• They are called accessory pigments as they can't act alone and need Chlorophyll a for further action.

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