Question

question 6 of 28. which statement best describes how pigments affect what colors humans see? a. pigments separate white light into different colors based on wavelengths. humans see colors within a certain range of wavelengths. b. pigments reflect some wavelengths of visible light and absorb others. humans see the absorbed wavelengths. c. pigments reflect some wavelengths of visible light and absorb others. humans see the reflected wavelengths. d. pigments emit light in different colors. humans see the color that a certain pigment emits.

Explanation:

Pigments interact with visible light by reflecting some wavelengths and absorbing others; humans perceive the reflected wavelengths as color.

Answer:

C. Pigments reflect some wavelengths of visible light and absorb others. Humans see the reflected wavelengths.