When a plant is exposed to intense solar radiation, which group of accessory pigments prevents the photo-oxidation of the primary pigment chlorophyll a?
Q1. When a plant is exposed to intense solar radiation, which group of accessory pigments prevents the photo-oxidation of the primary pigment chlorophyll a?
Answer: Carotenoids protecting chlorophyll
Explanation: Carotenoids protect chlorophyll from photo-oxidation. Option A is incorrect because chlorophyll a is the primary pigment, not an accessory protector of carotenoids.