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Rate of photosynthesis is low in herbs, shurbs as compared to sun plants because

a)

Herb, shrubs receive mere red light

b)

Herb, shrubs receive mere blue light

c)

Herb, shrubs receive mere more green light

d)

Herb, shrubs receive more white light



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Rate of photosynthesis is low in herbs, shurbs as compared to sun plants because

a)

Herb, shrubs receive mere red light

b)

Herb, shrubs receive mere blue light

c)

Herb, shrubs receive mere more green light

d)

Herb, shrubs receive more white light

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Minimum photosynthesis occur in the green wavelength. Plants grow under the canopy like herbs and shrubs receive very little red and blue-violet light because of its absorption by leaves of the canopy. They receive more of green light that is transmitted through leaves. As a result, the photosynthesis in herbs and shrubs is comparatively low

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