Using the graph comparing photosynthetic rate and absorption of different wavelengths of light, what can be concluded?    a) The photosynthesis rate at 550 nm is the highest b) Chlorophyll a absorbs wavelengths at both ends of the spectrum c) Chlorophyll b is associated with the greatest rate of photosynthesis. d) Carotenoids absorb the narrowest range of wavelengths of light

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Using the graph comparing photosynthetic rate and absorption of different wavelengths of light, what can be concluded? 
 
a) The photosynthesis rate at 550 nm is the highest
b) Chlorophyll a absorbs wavelengths at both ends of the spectrum
c) Chlorophyll b is associated with the greatest rate of photosynthesis.
d) Carotenoids absorb the narrowest range of wavelengths of light
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CHLOROPHYLL b
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CHLOROPHYLL a
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CAROTENOIDS
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Wavelength (nm)
Photosynthesis Rate (%)
Absorption (%)
Transcribed Image Text:100 CHLOROPHYLL b 80 CHLOROPHYLL a 60 CAROTENOIDS 40 20 100 80 60 40 20 400 500 600 700 Wavelength (nm) Photosynthesis Rate (%) Absorption (%)
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