We set up an experiment where the same species of plant is grown in boxes covered with plastic that only allows a single color of light through. In which box would we expect the least plant growth and even perhaps the death of the plant to occur?
A) white
B) blue
C) red
D) green
E) indigo

Question

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Green light is the least effective for photosynthesis because plants are green due to the chlorophyll pigment reflecting green light, rather than absorbing it. This means that under green light, plants would not be able to perform photosynthesis efficiently, leading to less growth or even death.

We Set Up an Experiment Where the Same Species of Plant