Question

The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll

• A. shows that some colours of light are absorbed more than the others
• B. approximates the action spectrum of photosynthesis
• C. explains why chlorophyll is a green pigment
• D. has all the above properties

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Photosynthesis utilises the portion of electromagnetic spectrum (solar radiation) known as visible light. The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll performs the following activities:
* It approximates the action spectrum.
* It explains why chlorophyll is a green pigment.
* It shows that stone colours of light are absorbed more than the other.