Which of the following is true concerning chlorophyll?
A) It abosrbs green light, which is why leaves are green
B) Chlorophyll a and b each have peaks of absorption at two different wavelengths
C) Chlorophyll a has a maximum absorption at 600 nm
D) Between the two chlorophylls, light is absorbed between 400 and 700 nm
E) none of these

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Chlorophyll a and b have peaks of absorption at different wavelengths, typically around 430 nm and 662 nm for chlorophyll a, and around 453 nm and 642 nm for chlorophyll b.

Which of the Following Is True Concerning Chlorophyll