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Photosynthesis can only occur with specific wavelengths of light. The light reacts with the aromatic ring of a specific chlorophyll(different ones in different plants) molecules. The structure of this molecule creates different energy fields for the electrons in the aromatic ring. The distance between these energy fields is quantized and therefore can only take specific energies of light(wavelengths). This energy is then used to reduce NADP+ to NADPH. This reducing equivalent can then be used to reduce several molecules of CO2 which can be combined to form glucose. This results in the fact that if you deprive plants of specific wavelengths of light they will die.
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What are some factors that affect photosynthesis?
The factor that will effect photosynthesis the most is light. Plants need light in order for photosynthesis to take place. Water, air, pH, and temperature will also effect photosynthesis.
What wavelength of light is the least effective in driving photosynthesis?
Photosynthetic pigments absorb blue, red and green lights. The wavelength of light that is the most effective in driving photosynthesis is 420 nanometers, which corresponds to blue light.
What is the relationship between light wavelength and photosynthetic rate?
Some light wavelengths improve the rate of photosynthesis. The best colors for photosynthesis are blue and red while yellow is the worst.
Does photosynthesis temperature light and water can affect the outcome?
yes
What two colors of light drive most photosynthesis?
Red and Blue light is absorbed by chlorophyll, the pigment that transforms light energy into chemical energy in photosynthesis, so that the light that is reflected off leaves appears green.
Which light has the least affect on photosynthesis?
Green light has the least affect on photosynthesis.
What are some factors that affect photosynthesis?
The factor that will effect photosynthesis the most is light. Plants need light in order for photosynthesis to take place. Water, air, pH, and temperature will also effect photosynthesis.
What wavelength of light is the least effective in driving photosynthesis?
Photosynthetic pigments absorb blue, red and green lights. The wavelength of light that is the most effective in driving photosynthesis is 420 nanometers, which corresponds to blue light.
Is light with long wavelengths good for photosynthesis?
No. Unless the wavelength of the light is sufficient to excite the reaction, no amount of longer wavelength light will do anything except add to local heating.
How will light affect photosynthesis?
Light allows photosynthesis to occur. Therefore more light=faster reaction.
How do different pigments colors affect the rate of photosynthesis?
The wavelength of a color is directly related to the rate of photosynthesis, with longer wavelengths leading to higher rates of photosynthesis.
How does wavelength affect visible light?
It alters the energy and colour of the light.
How does wavelength affect sound and light?
Sound - pitch Light - color.
What is the relationship between light wavelength and photosynthetic rate?
Some light wavelengths improve the rate of photosynthesis. The best colors for photosynthesis are blue and red while yellow is the worst.
Does the wavelength of light a plant is exposed to affect plant?
Yes.
What wavelength of visible light is of least value in photosynthesis?
Green (~510nm) which is reflected by the plant and not absorbed at all
Does photosynthesis temperature light and water can affect the outcome?
yes
