Photosynthesis

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

Chlorophyll a appears green because it

A
$Reflects all visible wavelengths and absorbs ultraviolet$
B
$Absorbs blue and red wavelengths and reflects green$
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C
$Absorbs green wavelengths and reflects blue and red$
D
$Absorbs only infrared and reflects all visible light$

Explanation

Chlorophyll absorbs strongly in blue (<del> 430 nm) and red (</del> 660 nm), leaving green to be reflected/transmitted.

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