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Most of the green light falling on a leaf is

(a) reflected or transmitted Correct
(b) converted into heat by the stroma Your answer
(c) absorbed by chlorophyll a Your answer
(d) absorbed by carotenoids Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (a)

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Explanation

Why (a) is correct

Chlorophylls absorb little green light; most of it is reflected (or transmitted), which is why leaves look green.

Why the other options are wrong

(b) · your answer Green light is not mainly turned into heat by the stroma.
(c) · your answer Chlorophyll a absorbs green light poorly.
(d) · your answer Carotenoids absorb blue-violet light, not green.

NCERT point: The rate of photosynthesis is lowest in green light.

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