Monday, November 16, 2009

What is the relationship between accessory pigment and chlorophyll a?

please help me with the question. my biology does not say what the relationship between an accessory pigment or chlorophyll is, but the question is on a worksheet that i have that is worth a lot of points. thanks!

What is the relationship between accessory pigment and chlorophyll a?
chlorophyll a is the main pigment, chlorophyll b and carotenoids are accessory pigments. accessory pigments help broaden the absorbtion spectrum, as chlorophyll a absorbs violet-blue and red light. with the addition of accessory pigments chlorophyll b and carotenoids, yellow-green (chlor b) and violet and blue-green light (caro)


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