what is the relationship between chlorophyll a, accessory pigment?
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Chlorophyll is the pigment that allows plants—including algae—to convert sunlight into organic compounds in the process of photosynthesis. Chlorophyll a is the predominant type found in algae and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), and its abundance is a good indicator of the amount of algae present in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Excessive quantities of chlorophyll a can indicate the presence of algae blooms. These usually consist of a single species of algae, typically a species undesirable for fish and other predators to consume. Unconsumed algae sink to the bottom and decay, using up the oxygen required by other plants and benthic organisms to survive. The presence of too many nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, can stimulate algal blooms and result in reduced water clarity. Chlorophyll a also plays a direct role in reducing the amount of light avalable to plants in shallow-water habitats. This directly impacts the ability of underwater bay grasses to thrive. Like their terretrial cousins, grasses need sunlight to grow. As chlorophyll a levels increase, the amount of sunlight reaching underwater grasses declines. Chlorophyll a is the main pigment, chlorophyll b and carotenoids are accessory pigments. accessory pigments help broaden the absorbtion spectrum, as chlorophyll a absorbs violet-blue and red light. with the addition of accessory pigments chlorophyll b and carotenoids, yellow-green (chlor b) and violet and blue-green light (caro)
