During photosynthesis, specific pigments absorb light energy, which is then used

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During photosynthesis, specific pigments absorb light energy, which is then used to fuel the building of sugar molecules. Which colors correspond to the wavelengths of light that are strongly absorbed by each pigment? Some pigments absorb more than one color of light strongly.

During photosynthesis, specific pigments absorb light energy, which is then used to fuel the building of sugar molecules. Which colors correspond to the wavelengths of light that are strongly absorbed by each pigment? Some pigments absorb more than one color of light strongly. Carotenoids Chlorophyll b Chlorophyll a green-yellow ibleorange-redviolet green-yellow violet-blue orange-red orange-red violet-blue Incorrect. One or more colors are misplaced or unplaced. Carotenoid pigments may reflect orange-red light, but this is not the color of the light that they absorb. What colors correspond to the carotenoid peak? 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 Wavelength (nm)

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Cartenoids absorb light in the violet-green region. It reflects the longer yellow, red, and orange wavelengths.

Chlorophyll A absorbs light in the blue-violet region. It reflects green colour.

Chlorophyll B absorbs light in the red-blue region. It reflects green colour.

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