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Light energy is used in photosynthesis to create chemical energy used by producers to create organic compounds such as lipids and proteins, the sugars are then used to provide energy for the organism. The energy is then passed for producer to consumer in either a direct or indirect relationship. (Direct being first level consumers consuming the producer and indirect being second or third level consumer eating the first level consumer to gain the energy of the producer.) 10% of the energy is then gained and 90% is lost to heat.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo.
Chlorophyll, the molecule in plant cells that traps sunlight energy which is used to power the photosynthetic assembly of sugars, is green in colour.
Any molecule that appears green in colour when illuminated by white light (sunlight), is absorbing all the colours (spectrum) which make up white light EXCEPT the green part of the light spectrum, which it is reflected (so that the green light comes back to our eyes).
Thus as green light is being reflected away form the plants, the energy of green coloured light can not be used to promote photosynthesis.
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∙ 13y agoYes, light (photons) drive photosynthesis.
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∙ 13y agoThe chlorophyll in plants actually doesn't absorb green pigment; it reflects it, which is why chlorophyll is green.
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∙ 12y agoAlmost all plants use photosynthesis, even some without chlorophyll. But green plants would not be green if they were not using chlorophyll-based photosynthesis.
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Which component of white light is not necessary for photosynthesis?
Green light
Energy source of photosynthesis?
the sun since it is white light it has more color. plants have better photosynthesis when in blues and reds light which are absorbed. green is not used so it is reflected giving the color of green in most plants.
Why is the green wavelength of light little use in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll, the molecule in plant cells that traps sunlight energy which is used to power the photosynthetic assembly of sugars, is green in colour. Any molecule that appears green in colour when illuminated by white light (sunlight), is absorbing all the colours (spectrum) which make up white light EXCEPT the green part of the light spectrum, which it is reflected (so that the green light comes back to our eyes). Thus as green light is being reflected away form the plants, the energy of green coloured light can not be used to promote photosynthesis.
What is the color of light not reflected by chlorophyll?
Any but green, mostly red and blue are absorbed by chlorophyll.
Why do green plants photosynthesis?
Because they have enough light and water for photosynthesis
Which light has the least affect on photosynthesis?
Green light has the least affect on photosynthesis.
Which component of white light is not necessary for photosynthesis?
Green light
What light color causes no photosynthesis?
green
Energy source of photosynthesis?
the sun since it is white light it has more color. plants have better photosynthesis when in blues and reds light which are absorbed. green is not used so it is reflected giving the color of green in most plants.
Is chlorophyll in a cell?
Chlorophyll is a pigment in chloroplasts that reflects green light. It is highly used by plants for photosynthesis.
Why leaves appear green in photosynthesis?
The pigment responsible for photosynthesis (Chlorophyll) reflects the green wave length of sunlight when light fall on the leaf. That is why leaves appear green in the presence of light.
Plants,algae and some cynobacterja use a proccess called photosynthesis to capture and transform?
photosynthesis, the process by which green plants and certain other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.
Why is the green wavelength of light little use in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll, the molecule in plant cells that traps sunlight energy which is used to power the photosynthetic assembly of sugars, is green in colour. Any molecule that appears green in colour when illuminated by white light (sunlight), is absorbing all the colours (spectrum) which make up white light EXCEPT the green part of the light spectrum, which it is reflected (so that the green light comes back to our eyes). Thus as green light is being reflected away form the plants, the energy of green coloured light can not be used to promote photosynthesis.
Why plants are green and how does this relate to photosynthesis?
Plants are green because of their chloroplasts, And their chloroplasts are used in photosynthesis.
What is the color of light not reflected by chlorophyll?
Any but green, mostly red and blue are absorbed by chlorophyll.
What is chorophyll in a leaf?
its the main veals where they get the most sun for photosynthesis so they can survive.
Can photosynthesis turn plants green?
No, photosynthesis does not turn plants green. Photosynthesis uses light to create glucose and oxygen with carbon dioxide and water. Plants are green due to the chlorophyll found inside them. It is the chlorophyll that makes photosynthesis possible.
