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The accessory pigments are known as shield pigments because

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a

they protect the plant from various infections.

b

they protect chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation.

c

they help to maintain anaerobic condition within the chloroplast.

d

they enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming invisible light to be utilised for photosynthesis.

answer is 2.

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The accessory pigments are known as shield pigments because they protect chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation. The accessory pigments are known as antenna molecule because they enable a wider range of wavelength of incoming light to be utilized for photosynthesis.
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