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a
Chlorophyll a absorbs more light between 400 to 500 nm than between 600 to 700 nm.
b
Chlorophyll b absorbs more light between 600 to 700 nm than between 400 to 500 nm.
c
Carotenoids absorb more light between 600 to 700 nm than 400 to 500 nm.
d
Chlorophyll a is yellow green in colour.

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Correct option is A

Chlorophyll a absorbs more light between 400 to 500 nm (shorter wavelength of blue light) than between 600 to 700 (longer wave length of red light).Chlorophyll b absorbs more blue light and less red light.Carotenoids mainly absorb blue light.Chlorophyll a is bluish green in colour.


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