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Give an example of accessory pigment?
Carotenoids are an example of accessory pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. They help to broaden the range of light wavelengths that can be absorbed for photosynthesis, working alongside chlorophyll.
Are photosynthetic pigments and accessory pigments the same?
No, photosynthetic pigments are the main pigments involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis, such as chlorophyll. Accessory pigments are additional pigments that assist in light absorption and broaden the range of light wavelengths that can be utilized for photosynthesis, such as carotenoids and phycobilins.
What colors do accessory pigments reflect?
Accessory pigments typically reflect colors such as red, orange, and yellow. These pigments help plants absorb a wider range of wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
What is the difference between primary pigment and accessory pigment?
The main difference is the wavelengths of light that they absorb and reflect, this allows plants to make use of more wavelengths of light. Primary pigments also create electrons directly, however I can't seem to find what the accessory pigments do instead...anyways, hope that helps
Does accessory pigments allow plants to absorb visible light of intermediate wavelengths?
Yes, accessory pigments enable plants to absorb visible light of intermediate wavelengths that chlorophyll alone cannot effectively capture. These pigments, such as carotenoids and phycobilins, broaden the spectrum of light absorption, allowing plants to utilize a wider range of sunlight for photosynthesis. By capturing additional wavelengths, accessory pigments enhance the overall efficiency of light energy conversion in plants.
How do accessory pigments differ in function from chlorophyll and how do they affect the appearance of algae and the depths at which algae can grow?
Accessory pigments absorb light at different wavelengths than does chlorophyll. This process tends to increase the range of depths at which algae can grow. For example, the reddish accessory pigments called phycobilins are especially good at absorbing the blue light found at great depths in the sea, allowing the algae that contain them to live in deep water. Because accessory pigments reflect different wavelengths of light than does chlorophyll, they give algae a wide range of colors.
Pigments that expand the range of wavelengths for photosynthesis are called?
Antenna Pigments
What color are accessory pigments?
Accessory pigments in plants can be various colors such as red, yellow, or orange. These pigments, like carotenoids and anthocyanins, help plants absorb different wavelengths of light for photosynthesis and also provide protection against excess light and stress.
What major2and accessory4pigments are necessary for photosynthesis to be carried out?
The two major pigments necessary for photosynthesis are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b. A key accessory pigment is carotenoids, which help to broaden the range of light wavelengths that can be used for photosynthesis.
Explain the function of the accessory pigments?
well, accessory pigments include chlorophyllb. It absorbs energy that chlorophyll a does not absorb. And it also helps enable plants to capture more of the energy in light. ^_^
What are examples of accessory pigments for photosynthesis?
Some examples are carotenoids and phychobiliprotein. Chlorophyll is not an accessory pigment. Accessory pigments are pigments which work alongside Chlorophyll a in photosynthesis, such as carotene.
What compound do many algae have to help them absorb light at different wavelengths?
Accessory pigments
