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Q.

Differentiate between the absorption spectrum and the action spectrum.

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AspectAbsorption SpectrumAction Spectrum
What it showsWavelengths absorbed by each pigment (e.g., chlorophyll).Overall rate/effectiveness of photosynthesis at each wavelength.
Graph meaningGraph of light absorbed at different wavelengths by leaf pigments.Graph of photosynthetic performance vs wavelength.
Relationship inferredLinks quality (wavelength) of light to a pigment’s absorbing capacity.Links photosynthetic activity to wavelength.
How it’s measuredMeasured directly for pigments.Measured indirectly via photosynthetic outputs.
Typical methodsSpectrophotometer to measure absorbance of each pigment.Track CO₂ fixation, O₂ evolution, NADP reduction, or similar indicators.
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