1. What is the color of the following plant pigments? Which wavelengths do they absorb? Pigment Color Wavelengths (colors) absorbed Chlorophyll A Chlorophyll B Carotene Xanthophyll Anthocyanin
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Step 1: Chlorophyll A is blue-green in color and absorbs wavelengths of 430 to 660 nanometers. Show more…
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