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Question
Which of the following pigments is responsible for absorbing light energy and transferring it to chlorophyll a?
Explanation
Accessory pigments like chlorophyll b, xanthophylls, and carotenoids absorb light energy and transfer it to chlorophyll a for photosynthesis.
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