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Additional pigment in plants, other than chlorophyll, enable these to utilize maximum solar radiations. For example carotene and xanthophylls absorb those radiations which remain inaccessible to chlorophyll a & b.
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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. ^_^
Are rodophyta contained chlorophyll?
Yes, Rhodophyta, also known as red algae, contain chlorophyll. However, they also contain other pigments such as phycobilins, which give them their characteristic red color.
Is chlorophyll is necessary for green plants to undergo photosynthesis?
Not entirely. Green plants also use xanthophylls and carotenes as photosynthetic pigments to a small extent.
What functions do flavonoids perform in plants?
Flavonoids in plants are involved in the pigmentation of the flowers helping to create the yellow or red/blue pigments in the petals. They also perform chemical message functions in plants.
Why aren't all plants green?
there are different pigments in the world of plants the most common pigment has the color green thats why many plants are green but there are also some different pigments like purple, yellow, orange, blue, ect. different colors depend on the: plant, environment, sunlight, soil, hight, ect. they also do different things in the plant than a normal green pigment like the way of growth or strange abnormalities, even in the green pigment there are some abnormalities.
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 the accessory pigments and what are their functions?
red, yellow, orange, or brown
What does Plants use pigments to collect or trap?
Mainly chlorophyll a, but also, other accessory pigments like chlorophyll b.
Are rodophyta contained chlorophyll?
Yes, Rhodophyta, also known as red algae, contain chlorophyll. However, they also contain other pigments such as phycobilins, which give them their characteristic red color.
Is the major light-absorbing pigment in plants is chlorophyll?
Yes, although there are also other (albeit minor) pigments that also contribute to photosynthesis
What are the functions of accessory pigments?
Accessory pigments are light-absorbing compounds that work with chlorophyll a, which include chlorophyll b, c, and d. Also, there are non-chlorophyll accessory pigments including carotenoids which also absorb light and transfer it to chlorophyll. Some accessory proteins, like carotenoids, also work as antioxidants or scatter excess light energy.
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
What plant pigments are found in plants other than the green pigments?
Carotene - an orange pigmentXanthophyll - a yellow pigmentPhaeophytin a[1] - a gray-brown pigmentPhaeophytin b[1] - a yellow-brown pigmentThese are some of the other pigments found in plants other than green pigments.
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.
Plant cell organelles that contain photosynthetic pigments are 1chloroplasts 2ribosomes 3chromosomes 4 cell wall?
Chlorophyll and other pigments of photosynthesis are mainly in chloroplasts. There are also pigments such as carotenoid present in chromoplasts. Photosynthetic pigments are also found in cyanobacteria.
Do plants with non-green leaves have chlorophyll and can they carry out photosynthesis?
Plants with non-green leaves have chlorophyll and do carry out the process of PHOTOSYNTHESIS. It is just that the chlorophyll is masked by other pigment.
Why are there leafs on a plant?
Leaves contain photosynthetic pigments. Leaves also aid in traspiration
