Of the following wavelengths of light,which would you expect to be reflected or transmitted by chlorophyll a?

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Chlorophyll a primarily absorbs light in the blue and red regions of the visible spectrum, while reflecting and transmitting light in the green region. This is why plants appear green to us - because chlorophyll a is not absorbing that particular wavelength of light. Therefore, we would expect the green wavelength to be reflected or transmitted by chlorophyll a.

Of the Following Wavelengths of Light,which Would You Expect to Be