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Carotenes and xanthophyll pigments absor...

Carotenes and xanthophyll pigments absorb radiant energy and

A

carry out photosynthesis to produce carbohydrates

B

do not take any part in photosynthesis

C

lose hte energy as heat

D

transfer this energy to chlorophyll -a and b where , it is transformed into chemical energy

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