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Which pigment protects the photosystem from ultraviolet radiation?

Which pigment protects the photosystem from ultraviolet radiation? Correct Answer Carotenoids

Carotenoids are coloured pigments found in plants and some other prokaryotic algal cells. Carotenoids do not directly contribute to the photosynthesis, but they protect the plants from UV radiation.

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