Carotenoids contribute to photosynthesis by
- A
Storing chemical energy as carbohydrates and releasing it gradually during the dark reactions of photosynthesis
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Absorbing wavelengths chlorophyll misses (especially blue-green) and dissipating excess light energy
- C
Catalyzing the splitting of water at PSII and donating extra electrons to the cytochrome complex
- D
Replacing chlorophyll molecules in low light conditions and shuttling protons across the thylakoid membrane
Explanation
Carotenoids broaden the absorption spectrum and protect against photo-oxidative damage from excess light.