What role do pigments play in the process of photosynthesis

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Ira Lisetskai [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

Pigments absorb the light (capture as much light energy as possible) used in the process of photosynthesis.

Explanation:

Photosynthetic pigments are chemical compounds that absorb and reflect certain wavelengths of visible light, that is, they absorb light and have a color.

They are vital components for the process of photosynthesis, the most important pigment is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a large molecule, which captures the energy of sunlight and converts it into high-energy electrons. This occurs during the light reactions of photosynthesis, while high-energy electrons are subsequently used during dark reactions in the synthesis of glucose.

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