Suppose a plant had a photosynthetic pigment that absorbed far-red wavelengths of light. In which of the following environments could that plant thrive?
A) on the surface of a lake
B) on the forest floor, beneath a canopy of taller plants
C) on the ocean floor, in very deep waters
D) on mountaintops, closer to the sun

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The far-red wavelengths of light are the lowest energy wavelengths of visible light. Therefore, they penetrate into deeper areas of vegetation. As a result, a plant with a photosynthetic pigment that absorbs far-red light could thrive beneath another plant canopy, where other pigments might not be able to absorb enough light.

Suppose a Plant Had a Photosynthetic Pigment That Absorbed Far-Red