Which Best Explains The Role Of Plant Pigments In Photosynthesis?

  1.   They provide structural support for leaves.
  2.   They attract pollinators.
  3.    They capture and absorb specific wavelengths of sunlight.
  4.   They transport nutrients within the plant.

Answer: (3) They capture and absorb specific wavelengths of sunlight.

Explanation

Plant pigments, like chlorophyll, act as light-harvesting molecules. They absorb specific wavelengths of sunlight, primarily in the blue and red regions, converting light energy into forms usable for photosynthesis.

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