What statement below characterizes pigments’ function?

A. They absorb some photons.
B. They reflect all photons.
C. They absorb photons of all colors.
D. They absorb photons of all wavelengths.
E. They absorb ultraviolet wavelengths.


Answer: A

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During the Beagle journey, Darwin visited islands, allowing him to compare island species with continental species. In terms of framing his theory of evolution, why was this significant?

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Which of the following is the fundamental mechanism that supports all forms of respiration?

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What will be an ideal response?

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