When a photon is absorbed by a molecule, the photon
A) loses its ability to generate any energy.
B) raises the molecule from a ground state of low energy to an excited state.
C) affects the molecule in ways that are not clearly understood.
D) causes a change in the velocity of the wavelengths.
E) splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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When a photon is absorbed by a molecule, it raises the molecule from a ground state of low energy to an excited state. This can lead to various chemical and biological processes depending on the molecule and the environment.

When a Photon Is Absorbed by a Molecule, the Photon