Which of the Following Can Be Said About Light in Aquatic

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be said about light in aquatic environments?

• A) Water selectively reflects and absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
• B) Photosynthetic organisms that live in deep water probably use red light.
• C) Longer wavelengths penetrate to greater depths.
• D) Light penetration seldom limits the distribution of photosynthetic species.
• E) Most photosynthetic organisms avoid the surface where the light is too intense.

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