A. chlorophyll and carotenoids B. chloroplasts and cytochromes C. melanin and haemoglobin D. carotenoids and haemoglobin
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The photosynthetic pigments include chlorophylls (chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b) and carotenoids ( \(\beta\) carotene and xanthopyll). Chlorophylls absorb mainly in the red and blue - violet regions of the spectrum (and reflect green light), while the carotenoids absorb mainly in the blue - violet region of the spectrum.
