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What would likely happen to plant life on Earth if sunlight changed to only release a green pigment?

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If plants were only exposed to greenlight the rate of photosynthesis would decrease.

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Answer:If plants were only exposed to green light the rate photosynthesis would decrease. amount of carbon dioxide would increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chlorophyll a: This is the most abundant pigment in plants. Chlorophyll absorbs light with wavelengths of 430nm(blue) and 662nm(red). It reflects green light strongly so it appears green to us.

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