How do accessory pigments differ in function from chlorophyll and how do they affect the appearance of algae and the depths at which algae can grow?

Answer 1

Accessory pigments absorb light at different wavelengths than does chlorophyll. This process tends to increase the range of depths at which algae can grow. For example, the reddish accessory pigments called phycobilins are especially good at absorbing the blue light found at great depths in the sea, allowing the algae that contain them to live in deep water. Because accessory pigments reflect different wavelengths of light than does chlorophyll, they give algae a wide range of colors.

Answer 2

Both absorb light energy and make it where algae can produce sufficient energy to live. They also give algae its green color.

Answer 3

Making its own food, by the process of photosynthesis, just like any producer (autotroph) or a pant.

Answer 4

In algae, there is a wide variety of accessory and, pigments as well as chlorophyll may be used to perform photosynthesis.