Which of the following statements is true concerning sunlight radiation used for photosynthesis?
A) All of the sunlight that hits the atmosphere is used for photosynthesis.
B) Only the highest energy wavelengths are used for photosynthesis.
C) All of the visible light is used for photosynthesis.
D) Only the red, blue, and violet wavelengths of visible light are used for photosynthesis.
E) Only the green visible light is used for photosynthesis.

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Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for light absorption in photosynthesis, primarily absorbs red and blue-violet wavelengths of visible light. This means that only these colors are used for photosynthesis, and the green color is reflected, giving plants their characteristic green color.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Sunlight Radiation