| Date | May 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09M.1.SL.TZ2.28 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 28 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which of the following colours of light is absorbed the most by chlorophyll?
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Yellow
D. Orange
Markscheme
A
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