If using spectrophotometry you measure the collective absorbance of ALL of the pigments from the leaf and each pigment absorbs only SOME of the colors, why does your absorbance curve show absorbance over MOST of the spectrum

If using spectrophotometry you measure the collective absorbance of ALL of the pigments from the leaf and each pigment absorbs only SOME of the colors, why does your absorbance curve show absorbance over MOST of the spectrum

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Chapter5: Photosynthesis

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Problem 8RQ: Which color(s) of light does chlorophyll a reflect? a. red and blue b. green c. red d. blue

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