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What is the main photosynthetic pigment?


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Photosynthetic Pigments:

The pigments that capture the light energy and convert it into sugars through the process of photosynthesis are known as photosynthetic pigments.

Main photosynthetic pigments in plants:

  1. Chlorophyll a: Chlorophyll a is a bright blue-green pigment.
  2. Chlorophyll b: Chlorophyll b is a yellow-green pigment.
  3. Both chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b are the main photosynthetic pigments
  4. Chlorophyll a and b pigments absorb the wavelength of light in blue and red regions of the visible spectrum.


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