Question

Which colour of light gives maximum absorption peak by chlorophyll a?

• A. Blue light
• B. Green light
• C. Violet light
• D. Red light

Answer 1

The correct option is A Blue light

Chlorophylls are present in chloroplasts, which absorb light energy. Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment and is found in all the photosynthetic organisms except bacteria. The chlorophyll a absorbs blue, yellow and red wavelengths of the spectrum. It shows maximum absorption of blue light.

So, the correct answer is option A.