Use the Following Figure to Answer the Questions Below

question 57

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the questions below.

-The figure above shows the absorption spectrum for chlorophyll a and the action spectrum for photosynthesis. Why are they different?

• A)Green and yellow wavelengths inhibit the absorption of red and blue wavelengths.
• B)Bright sunlight destroys photosynthetic pigments.
• C)Oxygen given off during photosynthesis interferes with the absorption of light.
• D)Other pigments absorb light in addition to chlorophyll a.
• E)Aerobic bacteria take up oxygen, which changes the measurement of the rate of photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

Plasmolysis

The process in which cells lose water in a hypertonic solution, causing the cell membrane to pull away from the cell wall.

Crenation

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Salt Solution

A mixture of salt (typically sodium chloride) and water, used in various scientific and medical applications.

Pinocytosis

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