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The accessory pigments are known as shield pigments because

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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.

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Correct option is B

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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