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2. Pigments: light-absorbing molecules in<br />

autotrophs<br />

• Chlorophyll a & Chlorophyll b most important<br />

a) Absorbs blue & red regions of visible spectrum best<br />

b) Green NOT absorb but reflect so plants appear green!<br />

c) Cold destroys chlorophyll 1 st ; others (carotene) visible<br />

w/fall

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