Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsHard
Question
Which fractions of the visible spectrum of solar radiations are primarily absorbed by carotenoids of the higher plants ?
Options
A.Violert and blue
B.Blue and green
C.Greenand red
D.Red and violet
Solution
Carotenoids are a group of yellow, red andorange pigments which function as accessory pigments and protect chlorophyll molecules from destruction by intensive light rays. Carotenoids have therr absorpion peaks in the blue-vioet range of the spectrum.
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