Chlorophyll a, the most common photosynthetic pigment in plants, ____, giving plants their green color.
A)absorbs light of low wavelengths (400-500 nm)
B)reflects green light
C)absorbs yellow and blue light
D)absorbs green light
E)reflects red and yellow light

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Chlorophyll a reflects green light, which is why plants appear green to our eyes. It primarily absorbs light in the blue and red wavelengths.

Chlorophyll A, the Most Common Photosynthetic Pigment in Plants, ____