Which of the following can be said about light in aquatic environments?
A) Water selectively reflects and absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
B) Photosynthetic organisms that live in deep water probably use red light.
C) Longer wavelengths penetrate to greater depths.
D) Light penetration seldom limits the distribution of photosynthetic species.
E) Most photosynthetic organisms avoid the surface where the light is too intense.

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Water selectively reflects and absorbs certain wavelengths of light, which affects how different colors are seen at various depths. This selective absorption and reflection influence the availability of light for photosynthetic organisms in aquatic environments.

Which of the Following Can Be Said About Light in Aquatic