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Photosynthesis requires several key cellular components, including different pigments that absorb various wavelengths of light. The three main types of pigments are chlorophylls, which are green and absorb blue and red light; carotenoids, which are red, orange or yellow and absorb bluish-green light; and phycobilins, which are red or blue and absorb wavelengths not absorbed by chlorophylls or carotenoids. These pigments work together to effectively trap sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.
- Author
- Aqilah
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- EN