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Why can't plants use the green part of the visible light spectrum?
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∙ 13y ago
Simply put, plant leaves appear green because they reflect the green portion of the visible spectrum. By extension, this means they do not absorb green light, thereby making these light waves essentially unavailable in the photosynthesis process. It's not quite that simple since not all plants or plant parts are green, but it will do for a basic botany course.
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Which region of the visible spectrum is not absorbed well by chlorophyll?
Well there are actually different types of cholorophyll, and they absorb light from different parts of the spectrum, however the answer you are probably looking for is that they don't absorb light from the green part of the spectrum. This is in fact why photosynthesizing plants are green.
The green pigment called ________________________ reflects most of the green light in the visible spectrum.?
Zygote
What do green plants algae and some bacteria need?
Green plants, most algae and some bacteria need access to sunlight, or a source of broad -spectrum visible and UV light. This is because these organisms derive energy from the light.
What determines the colors of the planets?
The colors you see are actually the part of the visible spectrum that the object does not absorb. For example, plants appear green because they absorb every color except for green, therefore the visible light that reflects from the surface of a plant only retains the green part of the spectrum.
What color are the regions of visible spectrum in which chlorophyll reflect?
They are the greens. That is why plants are green
What color of light is reflected by chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll reflects the green portion of the visible light spectrum, this is why most plants appear green in color
Do green plants reflect all colors of the spectrum?
No. Actually they ABSORB all colors of the visible spectrum except green and REFLECT green light.
What are the colours in the visible spectrum of light?
The colors in the visible spectrum of light are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
What wavelengths of visible light can plants use as a source of energy?
Most of the visible light spectrum except green wavelengths is absorbed by the chlorophyll molecule and is usable in photosynthesis as a source of energy for plants.
Which region of the visible spectrum is not absorbed well by chlorophyll?
Well there are actually different types of cholorophyll, and they absorb light from different parts of the spectrum, however the answer you are probably looking for is that they don't absorb light from the green part of the spectrum. This is in fact why photosynthesizing plants are green.
What happens when white light strikes a green opaque?
Some light in the green area of the visible spectrum is reflected back to the observer while light in the rest of the visible spectrum is mostly absorbed.
What is the green pigment called that reflects most of the green light in the visible spectrum?
no
What is the green pigment that reflects most of the green light in the visible spectrum called?
no
What is the green pigment that reflects most of the green light in the visible spectrum is called?
no
The green pigment called ________________________ reflects most of the green light in the visible spectrum.?
Zygote
What do green plants algae and some bacteria need?
Green plants, most algae and some bacteria need access to sunlight, or a source of broad -spectrum visible and UV light. This is because these organisms derive energy from the light.
Which region of the visible spectrum is not absorbed well by the chloroplast?
green light
