Which accessory pigments play a crucial role in protecting the photosynthetic apparatus from damage caused by excessive light energy (photo-oxidation)?
Q1. Which accessory pigments play a crucial role in protecting the photosynthetic apparatus from damage caused by excessive light energy (photo-oxidation)?
Answer: Carotenoids
Explanation: Carotenoids dissipate excess energy to prevent photo-oxidation; chlorophylls are the pigments being protected, not the ones doing the protecting.