Why Do Red and Blue Light Drive Photosynthesis More Effectively

question 84

Multiple Choice

Why do red and blue light drive photosynthesis more effectively than green light?

• A) because chlorophyll cannot absorb red and blue light
• B) because chlorophyll can absorb green light
• C) because chlorophyll can absorb red and blue light
• D) because chlorophyll cannot absorb green light

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