What colors of light do chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b absorb energy from?
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These pigments absorb light energy from the sun, which is then used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Chlorophyll a primarily absorbs light in the blue-violet (around 430 nm) and red (around 662 nm) regions of the electromagnetic Show more…
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