How does the electromagnetic spectrum affect photosynthesis?
1 Answer
May 18, 2016
480-680 nm wavelegth is the key**
Explanation:
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Chlorophyll A works best at the " VIB " wavelength region of VIBGYOR
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Chlorophyll B works best at the " OR " wavelength region of VIBGYOR
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Higher the frequency of the electromagnetic spectrum band, lower is it's wavelength ( Red, orange falls in the 480nm and upwards region and Violet, Indigo, Blue fall in the 680nm and downwards region
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This is how electromagnetic spectrum affects photosynthesis rate; the rate being maximum at both ends of the electromagnetic spectrum