Biology
Describe the kinds of light that chlorophyll and carotene pigments absorb. What is the advantage for a plant to have more than one kind of pigment?
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Chlorophyll absorbs almost all of the wavelengths except blue greens, and greens. Carotenoids don't absorb oranges. The advantage is that the more wavelengths a plant can absorb, the more energy it can potentially create.