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The wavelength of light absorbed by form of phytochrome is:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

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Phytochrome exists in two interconvertible forms. The (red-absorbing) form absorbs red light at a peak of approximately (the closest option provided is , though is sometimes cited as the edge of the range). (far-red-absorbing) absorbs far-red light at . (Note: In standard texts, absorbs at and at ).

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The wavelength of light absorbed by form of phytochrome is:
A
B
C
D

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