Which color of light is mostly absorbed by chlorophyll A?

Blue.

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Green.

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Yellow.

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Infrared.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Blue.

The correct option is A
Explanation of correct option:
Chlorophyll is the photosynthetic pigment
Violet-blue and Orange-red light wavelengths are absorbed by chlorophyll A.
The rate of photosynthesis is more in blue and red light.
Final answer: The blue color of light is mostly absorbed by chlorophyll a.

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