Is green light used in photosynthesis?

Answer 1

No.

Chlorophyll, the molecule in plant cells that traps sunlight energy which is used to power the photosynthetic assembly of sugars, is green in colour.

Any molecule that appears green in colour when illuminated by white light (sunlight), is absorbing all the colours (spectrum) which make up white light EXCEPT the green part of the light spectrum, which it is reflected (so that the green light comes back to our eyes).

Thus as green light is being reflected away form the plants, the energy of green coloured light can not be used to promote photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Light energy is used in photosynthesis to create chemical energy used by producers to create organic compounds such as lipids and proteins, the sugars are then used to provide energy for the organism. The energy is then passed for producer to consumer in either a direct or indirect relationship. (Direct being first level consumers consuming the producer and indirect being second or third level consumer eating the first level consumer to gain the energy of the producer.) 10% of the energy is then gained and 90% is lost to heat.

Answer 3

Yes, green light is used in photosynthesis, but not as efficiently as other wavelengths like blue and red light. Plants appear green because they reflect green light, rather than absorb it for photosynthesis.

Answer 4

Yes, light (photons) drive photosynthesis.

Answer 5

The chlorophyll in plants actually doesn't absorb green pigment; it reflects it, which is why chlorophyll is green.

Answer 6

Almost all plants use photosynthesis, even some without chlorophyll. But green plants would not be green if they were not using chlorophyll-based photosynthesis.