The figure provided shows the absorption spectrum for chlorophyll a and the action spectrum for photosynthesis. Why are they different?
A) Bright sunlight destroys photosynthetic pigments.
B) Aerobic bacteria take up oxygen, which changes the measurement of the rate of photosynthesis.
C) Green and yellow wavelengths inhibit the absorption of red and blue wavelengths.
D) Other pigments absorb light in addition to chlorophyll a.
E) Oxygen given off during photosynthesis interferes with the absorption of light.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: Chlorophylls absorb light in which colours of
Q16: Which of the following is FALSE regarding
Q17: Why are there several structurally different pigments
Q18: Plastoquinone PQ), an electron carrier of small
Q19: Early investigators thought the oxygen produced by
Q21: In the carbon fixation step of the
Q22: How does carbon fixation differ between C3
Q23: Most of the enzymes of the Calvin
Q24: The final electron acceptors) associated with photosystem
Q25: The electrons of photosystem II are excited
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents