If blue light is the component of the visible spectrum that can penetrate to the greatest depth in water, then what should be expected of photosynthetic protists that survive at great depths?

A) They should absorb blue light preferentially.
B) They should absorb red light preferentially.
C) They should reflect green light preferentially.
D) They should absorb white light preferentially.
E) They should absorb green light preferentially.


Ans: A) They should absorb blue light preferentially.

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