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BotanyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsPigments and SpectraEasy2 minPYQ_2020
BotanyEasysingle choice

Which light is absorbed more by Chlorophyll 'a'?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Pigments are substances that have an ability to absorb light of different wavelengths. Cholorophyll a absorbs light of visible spectrum having wavelength between 400nm to 700nm. Absorption spectrum shows the ability of chlorophyll a pigment to absorbnlights of different wavelength. Maximum absorption by chlorophyll a occurs in the blue and red regions, also shows higher rate of photosynthesis.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:BotanyTopic:Photosynthesis in Higher PlantsSubtopic:Pigments and Spectra
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