Describe how an antenna complex works and state the function of the reaction center.
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The pigments, such as chlorophyll and carotenoids, are organized within the protein scaffold of the antenna complex, allowing for efficient energy transfer. The process begins when a photon of light is absorbed by a pigment molecule in the antenna complex. This Show more…
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