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When a chlorophyll molecule absorbs a photon of light, Photons strike the "antenna" of the chlorophyll molecule. This causes electrons in the photo-reaction centers that are attached to the antennas to become excited and move to a higher energy level. That's photoexcitation. The valence electrons in Magnesium (part of the chlorophyl molecule) jump to an excited state.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is either absorbed or reflected depending on the wavelength of light and the specific pigment in question.
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Which pigment absorbs red and far red light in plants?
chlorophyll pigment consists of antenna and reaction centres to absorb light energy.there are two regions in this pigment that is-pigment system I which absorbs far red light at 700nm and another is pigment system II which absorbs red light at 680nm.
A dark colored pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called?
Pigment that protects from the ultraviolet light is called melanin. This is science.
What pigment captures light?
chlorophyll
What is the light pigment that photosynthesis?
Chlorophyl.
Contains the green pigment that absorbs light?
Chloroplasts contain the green pigment chlorophyll
When light hits the pigment what to water?
refraction
What happens when pigment reflects red light?
All of the colors are absorbed.
What happens when the pigment reflects red light?
Answer #1:red light is reflected, all others are absorbed===========================Answer #2:The pigment, and anything it is shmeared on, appears red to the eye.
When a pigment reflects the red light what happens?
Answer #1:red light is reflected, all others are absorbed===========================Answer #2:The pigment, and anything it is shmeared on, appears red to the eye.
What happens when pigments absorb light?
the electrons of the pigment molecules excite, then the energy dissipates as heat.
What happens when light hits foil?
It should reflect the light.
What happens when a ray of light hits a mirror?
The light hits the mirror and the light bounces off like a reflection
What happens when light strikes green light pigments?
The green pigment found in photosynthetic plants is called chlorophyll; it is responsible for converting sunlight.
What happens to light when it hits?
it goes nowhere
What happens when light hits a rough surface?
when light hits a rough surface it scattters.
What happens when a light hits a prism and why does it happen?
The light sctters into a spectrum.
What happens to the photo conductive layer when light hits it?
It shines by the light.
