Question

Less light is available in marine environments than on land. Which adaptation is likely to help marine plants deal with these conditions?(1 point)
Responses

proteins that absorb green light
proteins that absorb green light - no response given

larger leaves
larger leaves - incorrect

decreased chlorophyll
decreased chlorophyll - no response given

proteins that reflect red light

Answer 1

The adaptation that is likely to help marine plants deal with the lower availability of light in their environment is **proteins that absorb green light**. In marine environments, especially at greater depths, light penetration decreases and certain wavelengths are absorbed more than others. Green light is one of the wavelengths that can penetrate deeper, and thus, adaptations that allow marine plants to effectively absorb this light would be beneficial for their survival and photosynthesis.