Which of the following statements about light in aquatic environments is correct?
A)Water selectively reflects and absorbs certain wavelengths of light.
B)Photosynthetic organisms that live in deep water probably use red light.
C)Longer wavelengths penetrate to greater depths.
D)Light penetration seldom limits the distribution of photosynthetic species.
E)Most photosynthetic organisms avoid the surface where the light is not too intense.

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Water absorbs longer wavelengths like red and orange more quickly, allowing shorter wavelengths like blue and green to penetrate deeper. This selective absorption affects the light available for photosynthesis in aquatic environments.

Which of the Following Statements About Light in Aquatic Environments