Which of the following choices is NOT TRUE?

a. Carotenoids use yellow and red light to assist in
photosynthesis.
b. Carotenoids are accessory pigments that capture
certain energy from light and transfer it to
chlorophyll a.
c. The presence of carotenoids in a leaf is masked
by the presence of chlorophyll throughout the
growing season.
d. Carotenoids absorb blue and violet wavelengths
and reflect red, orange, and yellow.
e. Both carotenoids and anthocyanins reflect red
wavelengths.


Answer: a

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