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In photosythesis action and absorption spectrum were related by
BiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher PlantsJIPMERJIPMER 2005
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  • B Engelmann
  • C Emerson
  • D Lavosier
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Engelmann studied the effect of different region of the visible spectrum on the rate of photosynthesis of different algae. The amount of oxygen $\left(\mathrm{O}_2\right)$ released was found to be maximum in blue and red absorption bands of chlorophyll.

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