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A carotenoid is a yellow-orange pigment that absorbs _____ light. ultraviolet , yellow-orange , blue-green , infrared

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carotenoid absorb blue green and violet region of visible light
User Steven Vandeweghe
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Hey there!

Here is your answer:

The proper answer to this question is option C "blue-green".

Reason:

The carotenoid is a yellow-orange pigment that absorbs blue light which gives plants there green color.

Therefore the answer should be option C.

If you need anymore help feel free to ask me!

Hope this helps!

~Nonportrit

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