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Chlorophyll absorbs which colors of light most strongly?

Answer: Red and blue-violet.

  • A Green and yellow
  • B Red and blue-violet
  • C White light mainly
  • D UV mainly

Correct answer: B. Red and blue-violet

Explanation: Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue-violet light. Green light is reflected: this is why plants appear green.

Photosynthesis: Inputs and OutputschloroplastLeaf cellSunlightCO2H2OO2Glucose

Simplified photosynthesis diagram: light energy, CO2, and H2O enter the leaf and are converted in the chloroplast into glucose and O2.

Concept context

Light reactions, the Calvin cycle, C 3 /C 4 /CAM pathways, photorespiration, and factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. One of the highest-yield NEET chapters.

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