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Why does chlorophyll b appear yellow-green?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll b and its color appearance. Specifically, it seeks to understand why chlorophyll b reflects yellow-green light rather than other colors.

Answer

Chlorophyll b reflects yellow-green light and absorbs violet and red.

Chlorophyll b appears yellow-green because it reflects light in those wavelengths and absorbs violet and red.

Answer for screen readers

Chlorophyll b appears yellow-green because it reflects light in those wavelengths and absorbs violet and red.

More Information

Chlorophyll b reflects yellow-green light and absorbs light primarily in the violet and red wavelengths, which is why it appears yellow-green to our eyes.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing the colors of light absorbed and reflected. Remember that we see the reflected colors.

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