Question

Which pigment protects the photosystem from ultraviolet radiation?

• A. Chlorophyll a
• B. Chlorophyll b
• C. Carotenoids
• D. Anthocyanin

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Carotenoids

• Carotenoids are coloured pigments found in plants and some other prokaryotic algal cells.

• Carotenoids do not directly contribute to the photosynthesis, but they protect the plants from UV radiation.