Carotenoids Are Found in Several Foods That Are Considered to Have

question 60

Multiple Choice

Carotenoids are found in several foods that are considered to have antioxidant properties in human nutrition.What related function do they have in plants?

• A)They are accessory pigments that narrow the spectrum of light wavelengths used to drive photosynthesis.
• B)They absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation to protect plant chromosomes from damage.
• C)They absorb and dissipate excess light energy that might otherwise react with oxygen to form harmful oxidative molecules.
• D)They absorb orange light,enhancing the efficiency of photosynthesis.

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