(B) The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll $a$ and $b$ shows two major peaks. One peak is in the blue region $(430-450 \ nm)$ and the other is in the

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(B) The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll $a$ and $b$ shows two major peaks. One peak is in the blue region $(430-450 \ nm)$ and the other is in the red region $(640-680 \ nm)$. Among these,the absorption of light is maximum in the blue region of the spectrum,which leads to a higher rate of photosynthesis compared to other wavelengths.

Class 11 Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Pigments involved in photo synthesis

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Which of the following wavelengths of light is absorbed maximum for photosynthesis?

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Red light
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Blue light
C
Green light
D
Yellow light

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Which pigment is present universally in all green plants?

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Match List $I$ with List $II$.

List $I$ List $II$

$A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green

$B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow

$C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green

$D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

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In higher plants,the photosynthetic pigments are

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The unit of photosynthesis is $......$.

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List $I$	List $II$
$A$. Chlorophyll $a$	$I$. Yellow-green
$B$. Chlorophyll $b$	$II$. Yellow
$C$. Xanthophylls	$III$. Blue-green
$D$. Carotenoids	$IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

Which of the following wavelengths of light is absorbed maximum for photosynthesis?

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Which pigment is present universally in all green plants?

Match List $I$ with List $II$. List $I$ List $II$ $A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green $B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow $C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green $D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange Choose the option with all correct matches.

In higher plants,the photosynthetic pigments are

The unit of photosynthesis is $......$.

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Match List $I$ with List $II$.

List $I$ List $II$

$A$. Chlorophyll $a$ $I$. Yellow-green

$B$. Chlorophyll $b$ $II$. Yellow

$C$. Xanthophylls $III$. Blue-green

$D$. Carotenoids $IV$. Yellow to Yellow-orange

Choose the option with all correct matches.