Question

why do most plant leaves appear green? pigments in plant cells absorb green wavelengths from the visible spectrum of light. carotenoid pigments in some plant organelles reflect green wavelengths of light. pigments in plant cells absorb blue and red light, but much of the green light is reflected. xanthophyll pigments in plant cells reflect yellow wavelengths of light.

Explanation:

Plant leaves contain chlorophyll and other pigments. Chlorophyll absorbs blue and red - light wavelengths strongly for photosynthesis, while green light is not absorbed as much and is reflected, making leaves appear green.

Answer:

Pigments in plant cells absorb blue and red light, but much of the green light is reflected.