NEETBiologyPlant Growth and DevelopmentMCQ+4 / −1
The wavelength of light absorbed by Pr form of phytochrome is
- A680 nm
- B720 nm
- C620 nm
- D640 nm.
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Correct answer: A
The Pr form absorbs light between 660 to 680 nm and absorbs at a peak of 666 nm. It is the form synthesized in dark-grown seedlings. When Pr absorbs red light, it is converted to the Pfr form.
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