The absorption and action spectrum of photosynthesis show two maximums, one in the blue region and another in the red. What are the reasons for these?

The two pigment systems.

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The absorbance property of chlorophyll molecules

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The other colours cannot be absorbed

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The correct option is B
The absorbance property of chlorophyll molecules

The chlorophyll a and b molecules show maximum absorption at two different wavelengths, one in the blue region and other in the red region of the visible spectrum. Hence, the absorption and action spectrums show two corresponding maximums.

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