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Question
Which of the following combinations of light do green leaves absorb?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Chlorophyll, the primary pigment in green leaves, absorbs light most strongly in the red and blue portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. It reflects and transmits green light, which is why leaves appear green. Therefore, they absorb red and blue light.
Hint
If leaves are green, what color of light are they reflecting, and therefore not absorbing?