Plant cells are protected from the harmful effects of excessive light energy and reactive oxidative molecules by
A) mitochondria.
B) chlorophyll.
C) carotenoids.
D) ATP.

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Carotenoids are pigments found in plants that help protect them from excessive light energy and reactive oxidative molecules. They act as antioxidants, neutralizing harmful molecules called free radicals that can cause damage to the plant's DNA and other molecules. Chlorophyll is not directly involved in this protection, and neither are mitochondria or ATP.

Plant Cells Are Protected from the Harmful Effects of Excessive