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The main difference is the wavelengths of light that they absorb and reflect, this allows plants to make use of more wavelengths of light.
Primary pigments also create electrons directly, however I can't seem to find what the accessory pigments do instead...
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Primary pigments are responsible for the main absorption of light in photosynthesis, such as chlorophyll a and b in plants. Accessory pigments, like carotenoids and phycobilins, assist primary pigments by absorbing light from different wavelengths and transferring energy to them. Accessory pigments broaden the range of light that can be absorbed and increase the efficiency of photosynthesis.

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Q: What is the difference between primary pigment and accessory pigment?
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