In contrast to chlorophylls, carotenoids function
A. as accessory pigments that enable absorption of energy from higher wavelengths.
B. primarily as photoprotection (but they also transfer some absorbed energy into reaction centers).
C. to convert reactive oxygen species into usable energy.
D. to quench toxic oxygen species.
Answer:D
In contrast to chlorophylls, carotenoids function
A. as accessory pigments that enable absorption of energy from higher wavelengths. B. primarily as photoprotection (but they also transfer some absorbed energy into reaction centers). C. to convert reactive oxygen species into usable energy. D. to quench toxic oxygen species.