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Eddi Din
2 months ago
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Theodor W. Engelmann illuminated a filament of algae with light that passed through a prism, thus exposing different segments of

algae to different wavelengths of light. He added aerobic bacteria and then noted in which areas the bacteria congregated. He noted that the largest groups were found in the areas illuminated by the red and blue light.
Biology
1 answer:
lana [2.4K]2 months ago
3 0

Answer:

C) Bacteria accumulated in these regions because they were areas with the highest oxygen release.

Explanation:

Below is the complete question:

Theodor W. Engelmann shone light through a prism onto algae, exposing segments to various light wavelengths. He introduced aerobic bacteria and observed where they gathered, noting that the most substantial clusters occurred where red and blue light shone.

What conclusion did Engelmann draw about bacteria gathering in the red and blue regions?

A) Bacteria released an excess of carbon dioxide in these regions.

B) Bacteria gathered there due to increased temperatures from red and blue light.

C) Bacteria clustered in these regions because oxygen release was highest.

D) Bacteria are drawn to red and blue light, making these wavelengths more reactive than others.

E) Bacteria congregated in these areas because their temperatures rose due to heightened photosynthesis.

The most effective segment of white light for photosynthesis is the blue and red portions. Consequently, these sections must have the greatest oxygen output due to the highest rates of photosynthesis.

Aerobic bacteria thrived in regions lit by red and blue light because those areas were associated with maximum oxygen production linked to high rates of photosynthesis.

The correct choice is C.

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