Chlorophyll b absorbs green wavelengths of light that chlorophyll a cannot absorb. In this respect, chlorophyll b acts as

A. an energizer for photosynthetic bacteria.
B. a light absorber in the green light.
C. a more efficient pigment.
D. an accessory pigment.


Answer: D

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