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Chlorophyll absorbs light and provides the energy for photosynthesis. The wavelength in which chlorophyll works best is in the red and blue range, and therefore does not absorb the green wavelength which is why leaves appear green. There are 2 chlorophyll at work - "a" and "b". They both operate in a slightly different frequency, thus increasing the total energy use from the sun. Chlorophyll "a" operates in the 400-450 & 650-700nm frequencies (purple and red) while "b" operates in the 450-500 & 600-650nm frequencies (blue and orange). They also generally exist in a 3 to 1 ratio, a to b. The gap left (500 - 600nm) is the green zone. In some tree's leaves, the chlorophyll "a" is less dominant, therefore there is an increase in the amount of purple and red wavelengths reflected, hence the leaves are more purple in colour, while the tree is still able to photosynthesize.
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Are green plants green because the green wavelengths of light are absorbed?
No. On the contrary, they are green because only green light is reflected, and all other colours are absorbed.
What color of light is not absorbed by plants?
green the pigments absorb every color in the light spectrum but green.
Why is the Light from your plants Green?
plant leaves consist of chlorophyll pigments. pigment absorbs particular wavelength for the energy production blue, orange other wavelength light absorbed by pigments but not green light. green light not absorbed so it reflected back. our eyes detect the reflected green light so plants light green.
Which form of energy is absorbed by green plants during phase1?
light energy
What color doesn't chlorophyll absorb?
The color of anything is either the color of the light that is reflected from it, or the light that is transmitted through it. The other colors in white light are absorbed. So, since we see leaves as green whether in reflected light or when light shines through them, green is the color which is NOT absorbed.
What color is not absorbed by chloroplast?
Green light is not absorbed by plants, but is reflected.
Are green plants green because the green wavelengths of light are absorbed?
No. On the contrary, they are green because only green light is reflected, and all other colours are absorbed.
What color of light is not absorbed by plants?
green the pigments absorb every color in the light spectrum but green.
Why is the Light from your plants Green?
plant leaves consist of chlorophyll pigments. pigment absorbs particular wavelength for the energy production blue, orange other wavelength light absorbed by pigments but not green light. green light not absorbed so it reflected back. our eyes detect the reflected green light so plants light green.
Which form of energy is absorbed by green plants during phase1?
light energy
What color doesn't chlorophyll absorb?
The color of anything is either the color of the light that is reflected from it, or the light that is transmitted through it. The other colors in white light are absorbed. So, since we see leaves as green whether in reflected light or when light shines through them, green is the color which is NOT absorbed.
Which color is not used by green plants?
all colors are absorbed from the light except the color green, which makes them that color
Is green or yellow light suitable for growing green beans?
Neither. Yellow and green light is usually reflected by plants. Your best options are orange and blue light, which are absorbed the most.
What colors do plants need to grow?
Red and blue light is absorbed from the Sun. Green light is reflected off the plant.
Can a bean grow with different color light?
Beans can grow with restricted light spectrum. Green plants grow best in blue and red light. Green and yellow light is not absorbed by the green plant but reflected.
Which wavelength of light is absorbed the least by pigments in the spinach extract?
Blue-green. Most plants appear green because they do no absorb green pigments.
If a plant is kept under green colored light for an exteneded period of time what will happen to the plants food production?
The plants food production would be slower because the green light is reflected instead of absorbed and the only light it gets is green no other colors.
