MDCAT Biology MCQ #232

T.W. Engelmann used aerobic bacteria to detect oxygen evolution. Which type of graph plots the effectiveness of different wavelengths of light in driving photosynthesis?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #232

  1. Question 1

    Q1. T.W. Engelmann used aerobic bacteria to detect oxygen evolution. Which type of graph plots the effectiveness of different wavelengths of light in driving photosynthesis?

    • A) Action spectrum
    • B) Absorption spectrum
    • C) Emission spectrum
    • D) Refraction spectrum

    Answer: Action spectrum

    Explanation: The action spectrum shows the relative effectiveness of different wavelengths. Option B is wrong because the absorption spectrum only shows light uptake.