Based on the figure, which group or groups of pigments absorb visible light primarily in the red and orange part of the spectrum? High 2 1 3 Chlorophyll a Absorption Carotenoids Chlorophyll b Low 400 500 600 700 Wavelength (nm) Visible spectrum Infrared
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