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When a substance is called polar, it means water-loving. Chlorophyll is not a polar substance. However, Chlorophyll B is a polar substance.
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Which is more polar- chlorophyll a or b?
Chlorophyll a
Why is pheophytin less polar than chlorophyll?
Pheophytin and Chlorophyll are similar in there makeup. The difference between the two is that the magnesium ion is replaced by hydrogen making it less polar.
Compare And Contrast Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b?
Chlorophyll a absorbs energy from most wavelengths of violet/blue and orange/red. Chlorophyll b is more soluble that chlorophyll a in polar solvents and more yellow in color. It absorbs most energy from blue light.
How do carotene and xanthophyll function differently from chlorophyll?
carotene and xanthophyll absorb blue green light while chlorophyll absorbs all other colors of light in the spectrum. Once carotene and xanthophyll have absorbed light, they transfer the light energy to chlorophyll.
What are some examples of chlorophyll?
Some examples of chlorophyll are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, chlorophyll c1, and chlorophyll c2. These are the most common types of chlorophyll found in plants and algae. Chlorophyll gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis.
How does the polar bear's fur absorb sunlight?
It uses chlorophyll, a natural plant substance to absorb sunlight and convert it into energy. It is for this reason that many scientists believe believe the polar bear should actually be classified as a mobile plant instead of an animal.
What are the different types of chlorophyll What is chlorophyll a and b?
the chlorophyll A and chlorophyll B
What type of chlorophyll does a reaction contain?
chlorophyll a Chlorophyll A
What is two type of chlorophyll?
There is chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.
What can dissolve chlorophyll?
Water is a bent, polar compound and possesses the ability to Hydrogen bond. As a result, it has unique solubility characteristics as a solvent and functions differently at different temperatures.
What masked by green pigments in the spring and summer?
chlorophyll
What is the primary pigment in photosynthesis?
The primary photosynthetic pigment that is found in plants is Chlorophyll A. Chlorophyll A is responsible for giving the plants a green appearance.
