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  • Antenna Complexes: How Plants Capture Sunlight - Definition & Function
    A group of a couple hundred chlorophyll b and carotenoid molecules that act as a light-gathering unit is called an antenna complex.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Antenna complex: This is a cluster of pigment molecules embedded in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts.

    * Chlorophyll b: This is a type of chlorophyll that absorbs light in the blue and orange regions of the spectrum.

    * Carotenoids: These are pigments that absorb light in the blue and green regions of the spectrum.

    The antenna complex works by absorbing light energy and transferring it to the reaction center, where photosynthesis takes place. This process is called light harvesting.

    The antenna complex is an important part of photosynthesis because it allows plants to capture a wider range of light wavelengths, increasing their efficiency in converting light energy into chemical energy.

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