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What wavelengths of light do chlorophyll b pigments readily absorb?
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Does Chlorophyll absorb green wavelengths?
no
Which substance is a green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs energy for photo system?
Chlorophyll
Substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of light?
pigments
Why are pigments such as anthocyanins coloured?
These pigments absorb specific wavelengths of visible light while scattering the remaining light.
How do chloroplast get energy from sunlight?
chlorophyll and other pigments absorb energy from certain wavelengths of visible light.
How do accessory pigments differ from chlorophyll a?
Accessory Pigments absorb energy that chlorophyll a does not absorb.
Why does a leaf appear green when a person looks at it?
The chlorophyll pigments absorb all wavelengths of light except in the green spectrum, which it reflects.
What are four examples of plant pigments?
orange carotenes and yellow xanthophylls, absorb different wavelengths of light and pass that energy on to chlorophyll molecules. The carotenoids are pigments, including carotenes
Does Chlorophyll absorb green wavelengths?
no
Why are Chlorophyll b and the carotenoids important as receptors of light energy?
These pigments are able to absorb more wavelengths of light (and thus more energy) than chlorophyllaalone can absorb. As part of light-harvesting complexes in photosystems, they broaden the range of light that can be used in the light reactions.
What are the substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of light?
Pigments in plastids absorb various wavelengths of light.
Which substance is a green pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs energy for photo system?
Chlorophyll
What chlorophyll a and b absorb?
Chlorophyll a and b absorb BLUE-VIOLET and RED wavelengths of light best.
Why do different pigments have different colors?
Different pigments absorb light of different wavelengths.
Figure 10.1 shows the absorption spectrum for chlorophyll a and the action spectrum for photosynthesis Why are they different?
The absorption spectrum shows which wave lengths are absorbed in each individual type of chlorophyll. The action spectrum shows which wavelengths of light are most effective for photosynthesis.
Substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of light?
pigments
Substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of ligh?
pigments
