Question

Is xanthophyll an accessory pigment?

Answer 1

Xanthophyll:

1. Xanthophyll is a yellow-colored pigment that is majorly found in leaves.
2. Examples of xanthophyll pigments include lutein, neoxanthin, flavoxanthin, and cryptoxanthin.
3. They are accessory light-harvesting pigments and shield the leaves from harmful sun rays.
4. Accessory pigments are non-chlorophyll pigments in the chloroplast that aid by absorbing light energy and boosting photosynthesis.
5. Xanthophyll is an accessory pigment that is the cause of color in yellow and orange-colored fruits, vegetables, leaves, and flowers.