Photosynthesis-In-Higher-Plants Question 251
Question: 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
Options:
A) Blue Green Yellow Orange Red
B) Green Yellow Orange Red Blue
C) Red Orange Yellow Green Blue
D) Yellow Green Orange Blue Red
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Photosynthesis occurs most efficiently with red or blue light because the chlorophyll pigments can absorb light maximally at these wavelengths and the least at green light.
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