What Color of Light is Least Effective in Driving Photosynthesis?

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Green is the least effective color of light in driving photosynthesis, the process of converting light energy into chemical energy. Photosynthesis occurs in plants and algae using chlorophyll, and because chlorophyll reflects rather than absorbs green light, green light cannot be used in the photosynthetic process.

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What Color of Light is Least Effective in Driving Photosynthesis?

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