Q.
The rate of photosynthesis of a freshwater plant is measured using five spectral colours. Which sequence of colours would give an increasing photosynthetic response?
Smallest $\to$ Largest response
Smallest
Largest response
(a)
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
(b)
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Blue
(c)
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
(d)
Yellow
Green
Orange
Blue
Red
| Smallest | Largest response | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Blue | Green | Yellow | Orange | Red |
| (b) | Green | Yellow | Orange | Red | Blue |
| (c) | Red | Orange | Yellow | Green | Blue |
| (d) | Yellow | Green | Orange | Blue | Red |
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
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