Based on what you know about the structure and function of the antenna complex,irradiating a leaf with which of the following light types would result in the release of the greatest quantities of oxygen?
A)red and orange light
B)green and blue light
C)blue and orange light
D)red and blue light

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The antenna complex contains pigments that absorb light of specific wavelengths and transfer the energy to the reaction center for photosynthesis to occur. The pigments that are most effective at absorbing light for photosynthesis are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b, which absorb light most effectively in the blue and red regions of the spectrum. Therefore, irradiating a leaf with red and blue light would result in the release of the greatest quantities of oxygen.

Based on What You Know About the Structure and Function