When a pigment absorbs light, certain electrons are raised to a higher energy level. Subsequent emission of light energy when the electron returns to its lower energy level is called

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Fluorescence occurs when an electron absorbs light and moves to a higher energy level, then emits light as it returns to its original, lower energy level. This process is distinct from the other options, which involve different physical or chemical phenomena.

When a Pigment Absorbs Light, Certain Electrons Are Raised to a Higher