a- Draw the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum from γ-rays to radio indicating radiation wavelengths (λ) of specific bands. Discuss the energy level and frequency.

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a- Draw the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum from γ-rays to radio indicating radiation 
wavelengths (λ) of specific bands. Discuss the energy level and frequency.


b- Make a table that characterizes 4 important biological chromophores that absorb in the 
UV-Vis region of the EM spectrum. Include the name of the chromophore, its molecular 
structure, its primary biological function, the wavelength, and the molar extinction coefficient of its 
major absorption peak(s).

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