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in comparing the absorption spectra for chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. which statement is most correct

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C. A plant with chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b will absorb a greater range of light than it would if it had chlorophyll a only.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment while chlorophyll b is the accessory pigment that collects energy and passes it on to chlorophyll a.

Chlorophyll a absorbs energy from wavelengths of blue-violet and orange-red light while chlorophyll b absorbs energy from wavelengths of green light.

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