The percentage of blue and red wavelengths of light absorbed by chlorophyll a is

40% : 40%

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45% : 25%

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48% : 20%

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40% : 30%

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Solution

The correct option is D 40% : 30%
Chlorophyll a absorbs violet, blue and red wavelengths of light and reflects green wavelength of light. It contains photoreceptor for red and blue light. The percentage of blue and red wavelengths of light absorbed by it is 40% : 30%.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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