Effects on photosynthesis of lack of carotenoids
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A particular plant has chlorophyll a&b, xanthophylls, but no carotenoids. How will this affect the wavelength of lights under which it can be successfully grown?
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Chlorophylls absorb wavelengths of light energy from ~400-500nm (blue-violet) and then they have peaks in ...
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