Pigments That Absorb Light Energy to Drive Photosynthesis Include

Question

Pigments that absorb light energy to drive photosynthesis include
A) chlorophyll and carotenoids.
B) carotenoids only.
C) carotenoids and anthocyanins.
D) chlorophyll only.
E) anthocyanins only.

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll and carotenoids are both pigments that absorb light energy for photosynthesis. Chlorophyll primarily absorbs blue and red light, while carotenoids absorb blue and green light, extending the range of light wavelengths that can drive photosynthesis. Anthocyanins do not play a direct role in photosynthesis.