The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?

A.

add colour to plants but not to trap light energy

B.

trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb

C.

transfer energy from chlorophyll to other pigments

D.

prevent chlorophyll from absorbing unnecessary light

Correct answer is B

Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds, found in photosynthetic organisms, that work in conjunction with chlorophyll.