Phycoerythrin and β-Carotene Absorb Light in Ranges Broader Than That

question 55

True/False

Phycoerythrin and β-carotene absorb light in ranges broader than that absorbed by chlorophylls,and this light energy is ultimately used by the plant for photosynthesis.

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