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Can plants really go through photosynthesis as long as the spectrum part of the artificial light has wavelengths that the chlorophyll can grab?
Yes, plants can undergo photosynthesis as long as the artificial light source provides wavelengths of light that chlorophyll can absorb. Chlorophyll predominantly absorbs blue and red lights for photosynthesis, so ensuring these wavelengths are present will support plant growth and photosynthesis under artificial light.
Can photosynthesis occur with artificial light sources?
Yes, photosynthesis can occur with artificial light sources, such as grow lights, as long as the light provides the necessary wavelengths for the process to take place.
Can plants effectively photosynthesize using room light?
Yes, plants can effectively photosynthesize using room light, as long as the light provides the necessary wavelengths for photosynthesis to occur.
What affects light with short wavelengths more than light with long wavelengths?
Scattering of light
Why does only sunlight and not other light can be used for performing photosynthesis?
Sunlight is preferred for photosynthesis because it provides a full spectrum of light wavelengths necessary for plant pigments to absorb and initiate the process. Other light sources may not provide the specific wavelengths needed for efficient energy conversion. Additionally, sunlight is readily available and abundant, making it the primary source of energy for photosynthesis.
Can artificial light also be used by plants in photosynthesis?
Yes, artificial light can be used by plants in photosynthesis as long as it provides the necessary wavelengths (blue and red light) for the process to occur. However, natural sunlight is typically more effective as it contains a broader spectrum of light that is beneficial for plant growth.
What bends more light waves with short wavelengths or light waves with long wavelenths?
Light waves with shorter wavelengths bend more compared to light waves with longer wavelengths when passing through a medium due to the phenomenon of dispersion. This is why we see rainbows, where shorter wavelengths (violet/blue) are bent more than longer wavelengths (red) when passing through water droplets.
Can plants carry out photosynthesis using artificial light instead of sunlight?
Absolutely, yes they can. As long as the spectrum of the artificial light includes wavelengths that chlorophyll can absorb.
What two colors of light drive most photosynthesis?
The two colors of light that drive most photosynthesis are red and blue light. These wavelengths are absorbed most effectively by chlorophyll, which is the pigment responsible for capturing light energy during photosynthesis.
Do plants grow taller in green light or white light?
All the colours of the rainbow have different wavelengths. For example, violet has short wavelengths, while red has long wavelengths. Visible light appears as white light because it is a mixture of all the colours. Also, chlorophyll is the principal pigment involved in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs all the different coloured wavelengths, but leaves green as the colour it reflects and as the colour we see.Therefore, white light is best to grow plants under because green light doesn't do much of anything for photosynthesis.
What are the bands of the electromagnnetic spectrum from short to long wavelengths?
The bands of the electromagnetic spectrum from short to long wavelengths are: gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, and radio waves.
Does ultraviolet light have long or short wavelengths?
The wavelengths for UV light are shorter than for visible light, but much longer than for x-rays or gamma rays.
