Final answer:
The statement is false; the color of an object is determined by the wavelengths of visible light that are reflected and not absorbed by it.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that color originates from transmitted light, not absorbed light, is false. The color we perceive from an object is the result of the wavelengths of visible light that are reflected or transmitted by the object and not absorbed by it. For instance, a red apple appears red because it absorbs other wavelengths of light, such as green and blue, and predominantly reflects red wavelengths to our eyes.
An object's true color is determined by its absorptive and reflective characteristics. This means that the color we see is due to the wavelengths that are not absorbed by the object. As illustrated in the text, the true color of an object remains constant regardless of the illumination it is under, however, its perceived color can change depending on the light condition. For example, a blue object under red light may appear black because it absorbs the red light and does not reflect any light back to the viewer.