Plant Pigments

noun a class of naturally occurring pigments found in plants and animals, including beta-carotene and lutein

• Carotenoids are a class of pigments found in plants and algae that give them their orange, yellow, and red colors.
• Eating fruits and vegetables high in carotenoids can help improve your skin tone.
• I heard that carotenoids are like nature's way of giving plants a tan.
• Just like how carotenoids protect plants from the sun, antioxidants can protect our bodies from harmful free radicals.

noun a substance that is able to absorb light energy and transfer it to a photosynthetic reaction center

• Accessory pigments are additional pigments in plants that aid in photosynthesis by capturing light energy.
• The accessory pigment helps plants absorb more sunlight for energy.
• That accessory pigment is like the plant's secret weapon for getting more sun.
• Think of accessory pigments as the backup dancers to the main pigment in photosynthesis.