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Why the green light is least effective in photosynthesis is

A

chlorophylls have high affinity to this wavelength

B

chlophylls do not have affinity of green light & reflect green light

C

chlorophylls are green in colour & reflect green colour

D

green light is harmful to chlorophyll

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