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A carrot looks orange in colour because of the `beta` carotene molecule in it. This means that the `beta` carotene molecule absorbs light of wavelengths

A

longer than 550 nm.

B

shorter than 550 nm.

C

longer than 700 nm.

D

shorter than 700 nm.

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