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Optical Properties of Seawater
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What is the primary factor responsible for the absorption of light in seawater?
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Chlorophyll
💡 Explanation:
Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for photosynthesis in marine plants, is the primary absorber of light in seawater, particularly in the blue and red regions of the spectrum.