Which is the main light-absorbing pigment for photosynthesis?
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The main light-absorbing pigment involved in this process is chlorophyll. There are two main types of chlorophyll: chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. Both types absorb light most efficiently in the blue and red parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. However, Show more…
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