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The pigment responsible for photosynthesis (Chlorophyll) reflects the green wave length of sunlight when light fall on the leaf. That is why leaves appear green in the presence of light.
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Where are leaves for?
leaves give trees energy from the sun, using photosynthesis. They do this using chlorophyl, which makes most leaves appear to be green. Leaves that appear red just mean that these leaves don't have much chlorophyl in them.
Do some red colour leaves under go photosynthesis?
Maybe. Chlorophyll is what colours leaves green, and is what is responsible for photosynthesis. Although leaves may not appear green that may be because another agent (for example, Anthocyanin, a pigment that appears in the sugar of plants) is overpowering the colour of the chlorophyll, but it may still be present in the leaves and therefore these leaves may be undergoing photosynthesis.
What do red leaves do to make food?
Brown leaves also contain chlorophyll but the brown pigment mask the green pigment and hence the leaves appear brown.
What causes a tree's to appear green?
Chlorophyll used by the tree's leaves to attract and trap sunlight energy for use in photosynthesis.
Is photosynthesis different in leaves that are not green?
yes because the leaves that arent green do not contain chloroplasts so the photosynthesis will definitely be different.
What colors of light are effective for photosynthesis?
Red mostly. Leaves appear green to us because plants don't use it and reflect it away.
Where do the remaining colors of light go after reaching the trees from the sun?
A tree's leaves reflect green light (which is why they appear green to us) and absorb the rest, this is the energy they use for photosynthesis.
What do chloroplasts do to leaves?
chloroplasts are green in color. They make leaves green in color too.
What pigment is needed for photosynthesis?
chlorophyll, It makes the leaves green and is needed for photosynthesis
Can photosynthesis occur in the non-green parts of variegated leaves?
No, photosynthesis cannot occur in the non-green parts of variegated leaves because photosynthesis needs chlorophyll to occur, and the non-green parts of the plants lack chlorophyll.
What rays of sunlight are mostly utilized by chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
All wavelengths from Sunlight are used except for those of Green; which is Why Leaves appear Green - they give-off the light that they cannot use.
What pigment makes green leaves?
Chlorophyll makes leaves appear green.
