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A leaf stored in an indigo sleeve is most likely to produce levels of chlorophyll similar to:
  1. White
  2. Blue
  3. Yellow
  4. Red
  5. Orange
Explanation
Answer: B, blue. Indigo is more similar to blue than any of the other colors.

Key Takeaway: Indigo is similar in color to purple. On the color spectrum, purple is more similar to blue than it is to yellow, red, or orange. Therefore, it is most likely that indigo light has an effect on photosynthesis most similar to blue light.

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