Why do healthy leaves look green?
Achlorophyll reflects all colours equally
Bcarotenoids dominate over chlorophyll
Cchlorophyll absorbs blue and red, reflects green
Dthe cuticle contains a green wax
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. chlorophyll absorbs blue and red, reflects green
Chlorophyll's absorption peaks in blue and red, weakest in green. Light around 500-560 nm bounces off, so leaves appear green. Carotenoids contribute yellow/orange (visible in autumn when chlorophyll breaks down).
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