Which of these is/are called accessory pigment(s)?

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Carotene

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Xanthophyll

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Chlorophyll b

C
Carotene

D
Xanthophyll

Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotene and xanthophyll are different pigments found in a chloroplast. Among these, only chlorophyll a can participate directly in photosynthesis. All other pigments absorb light and transfer it to chlorophyll a. Hence, they are called accessory pigments.

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