An Action Spectrum Is Different from an Absorption Spectrum in That

question 31

Multiple Choice

An action spectrum is different from an absorption spectrum in that an action spectrum:

• A)provides evidence that a particular pigment is responsible for a particular process.
• B)provides information about the extent of reflectance.
• C)is the light-transmitting pattern of a pigment.
• D)is the light-absorbing pattern of a pigment.
• E)is the relative effectiveness of different wavelengths for a specific process.

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