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Pigments in Photosynthesis

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Estimated time: 3 minutes
  • difference between chlorophyll ‘a’&‘b’, carotenoids and xanthophyll
  • Pigments Involved in Photosynthesis (Elementary Idea)
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Pigments in Photosynthesis

  • Leaves contain multiple pigments such as chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, xanthophylls, and carotenoids, which give different shades of green.
  • Chlorophyll a is the chief pigment and is mainly responsible for trapping light energy and converting it into chemical energy.
  • Chlorophyll b, xanthophylls, and carotenoids are accessory pigments that absorb light and transfer energy to chlorophyll a.
  • Accessory pigments help in broadening the range of light absorption and also protect chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation.
  • Maximum photosynthesis occurs in blue and red regions of the light spectrum.
  • Absorption spectrum and action spectrum are closely related, showing that photosynthesis is highest where chlorophyll a absorbs maximum light.
  • Carotenoids and xanthophylls also play a protective role and assist in capturing additional light energy.

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