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Chlorophyll appears green because green light is:

AConverted into heat only
BSplit into two photons
CReflected or transmitted
DAbsorbed most strongly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Reflected or transmitted
1. Chlorophyll a absorbs blue and red. 2. Green is reflected or transmitted. 3. Carotenoids reflect yellow, orange and red. _Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 8, Photosynthesis (CC BY 4.0)._
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