Practice mode Bioenergetics

Which colour of light causes the greatest food production in green plants?

Correct answer D. Red

Explanation

Chlorophyll absorbs red light very strongly and efficiently, and red light gives the highest photosynthetic rate per photon, so it yields the most food.

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