What is the role of accessory pigments in photosynthesis?

What is the role of accessory pigments in photosynthesis?
  1. To protect chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation
  2. To absorb light and transfer the energy to chlorophyll a
  3. To enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be utilized for photosynthesis
  4. All of the above

Solution

Accessory pigments like xanthophylls and carotenoids play a role in protecting chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation, absorbing light and transferring the energy to chlorophyll a, and enabling a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be utilized for photosynthesis.

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