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Name the accessory pigments why are they called so

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Explanation:Accessory pigments are - Chlorophyll b- CAROTENOIDS - XANTHOPHYLLS They are CALLED accessory because they do not have any direct role in photosynthetic reactions. But these molecules PROTECT the chlorophyll a molecule (reaction center) by preventing photo-oxidation DUE to high light intensity. Also they allow wider wavelength of lights to be absorbed.Hope it helps



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