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Which fractions of the visible spectrum of solar radiations are primarily absorbed by carotenoids of the higher plantsA. violet and blueB. blue nad greenC. green and redD. red and violet

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Carotenoids are a group of yellow, red and orange pigments which function as accessory pigments and protect chlorophyll molecules from destruction by intensive light rays. Carotenoids have three absorption peaks in the blue-violet range of the spectrum.


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