NEET Biology Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Based Practice Questions & Answers with Viewers Discussion and Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds that traps light energy and channels it to chlorophyll a which initiates the reactions of photosynthesis. Accessory pigment includes the carotenoids, phycobiliproteins, and chlorophylls b, c, and d. Indeed, they not on enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be utilized for photosynthesis but also protect chlorophyll a from the photo-oxidation.