What Function Do Carotenoids Have in Plants

question 76

Multiple Choice

What function do carotenoids have in plants?

• A)They serve as accessory pigments to increase light absorption.
• B)They protect against oxidative damage from excessive light energy.
• C)They shield the sensitive chromosomes of the plant from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
• D)They reflect orange light and enhance red light absorption by chlorophyll.
• E)They take up and remove toxins from the ground water.

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