During a laboratory experiment, a plant is exposed to light with a wavelength of 500 nm. Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light in this green-yellow region?
Q1. During a laboratory experiment, a plant is exposed to light with a wavelength of 500 nm. Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing light in this green-yellow region?
Answer: Carotenoids
Explanation: Carotenoids absorb light in the 500-600 nm range; Chlorophyll a and b primarily absorb blue and red light, reflecting green.