Which of These Pigments Absorb Light in Photosynthesis

Question

Which of these pigments absorb light in photosynthesis?
A) green pigments called chlorophylls and blue pigments called carotenoids
B) green pigments called carotenoids and yellow-orange pigments called chlorophylls
C) green pigments called chlorophylls and red-orange pigments called carotenoids
D) green pigments called chlorophylls and yellow-orange pigments called carotenoids

Accepted Answer

Chlorophylls are green pigments that absorb light primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, while carotenoids are yellow-orange pigments that absorb light in the blue-green wavelengths, both contributing to photosynthesis.