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because under red light ther is no green light for the to reflet ☻ ☺

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Q: Why plant may look green in sunlight but black under red light?
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Will different light colors affect plant growth?

What light is best for green plantsYes, different colors will affect plant growth. If you are growing a green plant yourself either make sure your plant gets enough sunlight. Under green light your plant will not grow the best since green light will reflect on green plants, blue and red lights work more effectively in plant growth.


What is the effect of sunlight vs fluorescent light on a black bean plant?

Sunlight should make it grow. Flourescent wont do anything.


Why are the chloroplasts impportant to a plant?

The chloroplasts absorb light, allowing the plant to photosynthesize (make food by absorbing water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight) which absorbs all lights except green light which is why plants are green because they reflect the green light instead of absorbing it.


What is the green plant cell part that traps and use sunlight?

Chloroplasts are found in plants to capture light energy


What pigments absorb light energy during Photosynthesis?

chlorophylls a and b absorb blue and green light.


Why are string beans green?

Because the cells in the plant are green, they grow that way. Chlorophyll, a green chemical that reflects green light. It is needed for plants to use sunlight to create their food.


Does an indoor bamboo plant need direct sunlight?

Yes, no plants can grow without light. The lucky bamboo plant doesn't need a significant amount of direct sunlight but does prefer plenty of indirect sunlight. It's a great apartment plant for non-green thumbs.


What plant part is not green?

The roots of a plant are not green. A part of a plant is green because it contains chlorophyll, which is used for photosynthesis. Since no light penetrates the ground to reach the roots, the roots need no chlorophyll, and so are brown instead of green.


What is the name of a green pigment which absorbs sunlight in a plant?

Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight in a plant.


A green plant receives more sunlight than usual. Which part of the plant cell would be most directly affected by this change?

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Why does chlorophyll make a plant look green?

You may not know it, but sunlight is actually a mixture of all the colors of the rainbow. Chlorophyll absorbs most of colors in light but not green. plants look green because chlorophyll reflects green light.


Do plants absorbs water in the absence of sun light?

In the absence of sunlight, green plants can not photosynthesise, but the can respire (that is "breathe") normally. Respiration of plant tissues does not require sunlight.