Which of the following order is correct about the rate of photosynthesis under the light?
A
Blue yellow > orange > red
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B
Blue > red > yellow > orange
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C
Red > Blue > yellow > orange
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D
Yellow > orange > blue > red
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Solution
The correct option is C Red > Blue > yellow > orange The photosynthesis is carried out using light energy trapped by chlorophylls. The chlorophyll pigments maximally absorb red and blue lights. Maximum photosynthesis occurs in red light followed by blue light and least in green light.