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well, accessory pigments include chlorophyllb. It absorbs energy that chlorophyll a does not absorb. And it also helps enable plants to capture more of the energy in light. ^_^

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Accessory pigments absorb colors that chlorophyll A cannot, this enables plants to capture more of the energy in light.

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How do accessory pigments differ from chlorophyll a?

Accessory Pigments absorb energy that chlorophyll a does not absorb.


When do you see accessory pigments the most?

Accessory pigments are mostly seen through light. The more the light is shown the more pigments there will be.


Are photosynthetic pigments and accessory pigments the same?

Photosynthetic pigments yes


What color are accessory pigments?

Accessory pigments come in various colors. They can be green, red, brown, orange, and yellow depending on the class they are in. There are three classes of accessory pigments.


Do accessory pigments include yellow and orange pigments?

ice cream


Why are accessory pigments not visible?

The range of light absorption in leaves is extended by some accessory pigments. But it does not cover the entire visible range.


What is an allophycocyanin?

In biochemistry, an allophycocyanine is any of a group of accessory pigments to chlorophyll.


What do chlorophyll and accessory pigments allow algae to do?

Chlorophyll and accessory pigments allow algae to get energy from the sun. This is used for manufacturing of food by the algae.


What are carotenoids and phycocyanins called?

accessory pigments


What colors do accessory pigments reflect?

aquablue


Where are accessory pigments found in photosynthese?

Chloropyhll


Why don't accessory pigments show in the leaf?

Because the pigments eventualy shrivel up and dissappear.