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Question
Plants gather wavelengths of light NOT absorbed by the main chlorophylls a and b through:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Accessory pigments, such as carotenoids and phycobilins, absorb light at wavelengths that chlorophyll a and b do not absorb efficiently. They then pass the energy from that light to the reaction center chlorophylls, broadening the spectrum of light that can be used for photosynthesis.
Hint
These helper pigments extend the range of light a plant can use.