When does phytochrome become active in seedlings?
a. when a seedling is exposed to wavelengths of blue light
b. when a seedling is exposed to wavelengths of red light
c. when a seedling is exposed to wavelengths of green light
d. when a seedling is exposed to wavelengths of yellow light
Ans: b. when a seedling is exposed to wavelengths of red light
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