Leaves of most plants appear green because the chlorophyll present in it:
- A. absorbs red and blue light while reflecting green light. ✓
- B. absorbs green light only.
- C. absorbs green light while reflecting red and blue light.
- D. reflects red light and absorbs blue and green light.
Correct Answer: A. absorbs red and blue light while reflecting green light.
Explanation
Chlorophyll pigments absorb light most efficiently in the red and blue regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and reflect green light, which makes leaves appear green.
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