Chlorophyll a absorbs which color(s) of light?
A)red only
B)green only
C)violet only
D)red, violet, and orange
E)red, violet, and green

Name: Chlorophyll a absorbs which color(s) of light? A)red only B)green only C)violet only D)red, violet, and orange E)red, violet, and green
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Chlorophyll a primarily absorbs red and violet/orange wavelengths of light, which are at the opposite ends of the visible spectrum. It reflects back green wavelengths, which is why plants appear green to our eyes.

Chlorophyll a Absorbs Which Color(s) of Light