how-do-accessory-pigments-like-chlorophyll-b-and-carotenoids-complement-chloroph

Question

How do accessory pigments like chlorophyll b and carotenoids complement chlorophyll a in photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

They broaden the range of light wavelengths that can be absorbed.

Answer

They replace chlorophyll a in absorbing light.

Answer

They absorb the same wavelengths as chlorophyll a.

Answer

They are only used in low-light conditions.