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Colored substance that absorbs or reflects light?

Pigments absorb certain colors of light, and reflect others. For example, chlorophyll is the pigment in plants which absorbs red and violet light, and relects green. This is why many plants appear green.


Why do plants reflect green light?

Plants reflect green light because they contain chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs red and blue light for photosynthesis. The green light is not absorbed and is instead reflected, giving plants their green color.


Which of these chemicals is a major photosynthetic pigment in plants?

Chlorophyll is the major photosynthetic pigment in plants. It absorbs light energy, which is then used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during the process of photosynthesis.


What gives pigment color?

Everyone has melanin, some more than others, melanin is a dark-colored pigment that happen's to give the skin a darkish color. Being outside in the sunshine causes an increase in melanin, darking the skin temporarily.(:


How does the variation in protein reflect changes in a species DNA?

As new species evolve they build up differences in the DNA from related species, as a result of mutation and selection. The role of DNA is to encode the structure of proteins. The DNA code defines the sequence of amino acids in each protein. So if the sequence of bases in the DNA changes, the sequence of amino acids in the proteins can also change as a result. If we compare closely related species there should be fewer differences in their DNA and so fewer differences in their proteins than between distantly related species. By comparing amino acid sequences we can therefore estimate how closely or distantly related two species are to each other. (see related links)

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Why are bumblebees yellow?

the pigment in the flowers reflect the bees


Variations of a language that are unique to a region or community?

Dialects are variations of a language that are unique to a specific region or community. They reflect differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar that distinguish speakers from different areas. These variations can develop due to geographical isolation, cultural influences, or historical factors.


What colour of light would reflect from a red pigment?

PINK


Inside the chloroplasts are colored substances that reflect or absorb light These substances are called blank?

pigment


How does a phosphorescent pigment glow in the dark?

It contains tiny pigments that reflect of each that cause them to glow in the dark


Colored substance that absorbs or reflects light?

Pigments absorb certain colors of light, and reflect others. For example, chlorophyll is the pigment in plants which absorbs red and violet light, and relects green. This is why many plants appear green.


Why are some of your beard hair glow red?

Some beard hairs may appear red due to genetic factors that influence pigmentation. The presence of pheomelanin, a type of melanin responsible for red and yellow tones, can cause certain hairs to reflect light differently, giving them a reddish hue. Additionally, variations in hair color can occur even within the same individual's beard due to differences in hair follicles and their respective pigment production.


To decide whether observed differences between samples reflect actual differences between?

statistical significance


What following are true of the pigment melanin except?

Melanin is a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that provides color and protects against UV radiation. It is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes. However, melanin does not have the ability to absorb or reflect all wavelengths of light equally, nor does it prevent all types of skin damage. Additionally, it is not involved in the production of vitamin D.


Variations in the details of an epic reflect what?

Variations found in the details of an epic saga will often be changed to suit or reflect the unique and different qualities of the region or geographical location that the epic tale is being retold.


What does the skin pattern of a garter snake reflect?

the pattern most likely reflect differences in the snakes' habitat.


Is it true or false No significant difference appears between dialects and standard English?

False. There are significant differences between dialects and standard English in terms of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and syntax. Dialects often reflect regional or cultural variations in language usage.