Can any one help with this studnet's question?
Tia-Lynn Ashman
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-0984
FAX: 412-624-4759
Email: tia1+ at pitt.edu
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Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 17:45:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dana M Hirte <dmhst38+ at pitt.edu>
To: "Dr. Ashman" <tia1+ at pitt.edu>
Subject: question from plant bio
Dr. Ashman,
I was reading through ch 7 on photosynthesis, and on pg. 139, I came
across the description of the function of carotenoids. Apparently, they
help to protect the plant from photo-oxidation. The book explains what
photo-oxidation is, but not how the carotenoids protect the plant. I was
wondering if you knew how that was accomplished. This is merely to
satisfy my own curiosity, so it really is not that critical. But any
explanation you might have would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dana Hirte
