When kelp plants in coral reefs are exposed to sunlight blue and red wavelengths of light are absorbed by the kelp. Energy from green wavelengths is lost to the kelp. Explain why this phenomenon does?

Kelp plants, like many photosynthetic organisms, contain pigments that absorb specific wavelengths of light for photosynthesis. Blue and red wavelengths are efficiently absorbed by these pigments, providing the energy needed for the photosynthetic process. In contrast, green wavelengths are mostly reflected rather than absorbed, which is why kelp appears green to our eyes. This selective absorption allows kelp to maximize energy capture from the light spectrum available in its environment.