Biology · Bioenergetics
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In bacterias, name the colour of light which is responsible for photosynthesis?
- A
Ultra-Violet
- B
Blue
- C
Red
- D
None of the above options is correct
Option A: Ultraviolet light is a different type of light and can not be seen by the naked eye hence it does not have a colour therefore this is not the correct option.
Option B: The pigment in bacteria that is responsible for photosynthesis is light-green to blue-green. This is the colour they show hence this cannot be the colour they absorb.
Option C: The pigment itself is blueish green therefore it absorbs red light. This option is correct.
Option D: Option C is correct.
Ultraviolet light is a different type of light and cannot be seen by the naked eye; hence, it does not have a color. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
The pigment in bacteria responsible for photosynthesis is light green to blue-green. This is the colour they show hence this cannot be the colour they absorb.
The pigment itself is blueish green therefore it absorbs red light. This option is correct.
Option C is correct so this option is incorrect.
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