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Old 26-04-2003, 01:27 PM
flopmaster
 
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Default Photosynthesis Action Spectrum

Hi.

Looking at a graph of light absorption, chlorophyll (a+b) appear to
absorb at a peak of 642 and 662 nm in the red region.

I'd guess that the action-spectrum would show maximum action at some
point between these two wavelengths, however the graph I have shows
the peak activity at around 690nm. What's the deal?

If you had to use a red light with one specific wavelength, what would
it be?

Thanks.