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The wavelength of light most absorbed during photosynthesis is

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700 nm

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660 nm

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550 nm

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440 nm.

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Solution

The correct option is A 660 nm
Chlorophyll a is the most abundant pigment in plants. Chlorophyll a absorbs light with wavelengths of 430nm for blue light and 660nm for red. The wavelengths of light most absorbed during photosynthesis is 660nm. so the correct option is B.

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