Which of the following is an accessory pigment found in plants?
A) plastocyanin
B) $\beta$-carotene
C) chlorophyll a
D) cytochrome b
E) None of the answers is correct.

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β-carotene is an accessory pigment found in plants. It assists in capturing light energy and protects the plant from photodamage by absorbing excess light. Chlorophyll a, listed in one of the options, is actually a primary pigment responsible for the green color of plants and the main pigment involved in photosynthesis, not an accessory pigment.

Which of the Following Is an Accessory Pigment Found in Plants