Question

Why do leaves appear green?

A. Green wavelengths are the highest energy.
B. Green wavelengths are the least used in photosynthesis.
C. Green wavelengths aren't used in photosynthesis.
D. Only green wavelengths are used in photosynthesis.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B

Answer 2

The correct answer option is B. Green wavelengths are the least used in photosynthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Plants have a pigment in them called as chlorophyll. This chlorophyll is able to absorb only certain wavelengths of the light within the light spectrum.

From that visible light spectrum, chlorophyll is only able to absorb light of red and blue wavelength. The green light is not absorbed by the by chlorophyll as it is reflected back.

Therefore, this reflection of green light makes the leaves to appear green.