Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.3CR
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To find: The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll-a differs from the action spectrum of photosynthesis.

Introduction: The absorption spectrum of photosynthesis shows the wavelengths of absorbed light by each pigment (chlorophyll). The action spectrum of photosynthesis shows the average rate of action that occurs at a particular wavelength of light.

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