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Chlorophyll appears green due to...

Chlorophyll appears green due to

A

Absorption of green light

B

Red fluorescence

C

Green fluoresecense

D

Absorption of red blue light

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The correct Answer is:
D
Chlorophyll appears green due to absorption of red and blue light while reflection of green light.
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