Question 8

Leaves appear green because the green portion of visible light that strikes them is:

a
reflected.
b
destroyed.
c
absorbed.
d
converted to heat.

1 answer

Leaves appear green because the green portion of visible light that strikes them is:

a) reflected.

Leaves absorb other wavelengths of light (primarily red and blue) for photosynthesis, while reflecting green light, which is why they appear green to our eyes.

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