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NDA 1 2024 GAT, question 120

Topic: Biology

Q120

Leaves of most plants appear green because the chlorophyll present in it :

  1. (a) absorbs red and blue light while reflecting green light.Correct answer
  2. (b) absorbs green light only.
  3. (c) absorbs green light while reflecting red and blue light.
  4. (d) reflects red light and absorbs blue and green light.

Solution.

Answer: (a) absorbs red and blue light while reflecting green light.

  1. Chlorophyll absorbs strongly in the blue and red parts of the spectrum and absorbs green relatively weakly.
  2. Reflected and transmitted green light gives most leaves their green appearance.