Which wavelength of light carry out photosynthesis in bacteria?

Ultraviolet light

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Blue

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Red

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Far red

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Solution

The correct option is D Far red
Far red or infra-red wavelength of light carry out photosynthesis in bacteria. Bacteriochlorophyll is the light harvesting pigment found in bacteria. It has strong absorbance near infra red wavelength.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Far red.'

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