Multiple choice

Why are plants green?

  1. They absorb only green wavelengths of light.

  2. They absorb only yellow and blue wavelengths of light.

  3. They reflect nearly all wavelengths of light.

  4. They reflect green wavelengths of light.

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Plants appear green because chlorophyll pigments absorb red and blue light efficiently but reflect green wavelengths, which then reach our eyes.

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