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Leaf pigments support absorption of light and aid in the conversion of that light into energy. Pigments of different color absorb light is different wavelengths, optimizing light utilization for the plant and location.
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∙ 11y agoyou should know you idiot...man the nerve of some people asking stupid questions online
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∙ 10y agoChlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis in plants. Other pigments like anthocyanin and chromoplstic pigments help in attracting the pollinators.
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∙ 12y agoThe green pigment in the chloroplasts are chlorophyll, which allows the cells to absorb energy from the sunlight, which is used to form carbohydrates (sugar) from carbon dioxide and water.
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∙ 11y agoAbsorption of light .
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What other pigments present in a leaf?
There are three pigments that are found in a geranium leaf. The three pigments are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids.
Plant structure that stores food and pigments?
The plant structures that stores food and pigments are the plastids. These structures are contained in the leaf of the plant.
Why is the leaf structure unable to perform the function of the tuber cell efficiently?
Because the leaf structure do not have the ability to store the starch molecules
What is the functions of leaf plant cell?
the leaf will store and give food to the plant cell
Fall leaf color on deciduous trees is a result of?
cessation of chlorophyll production, which allows the accessory pigments to be revealed.
What other pigments present in a leaf?
There are three pigments that are found in a geranium leaf. The three pigments are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoids.
The laboratory technique is used to separate the different pigments in a green leaf?
Paper Chromatogpraphy- answered by Erick Rosales
Are pigments in variegated leaf photosythetic?
No the chloroplasts do
Are leaf pigments soluble in water?
yes.
Why don't accessory pigments show in the leaf?
Because the pigments eventualy shrivel up and dissappear.
What is the function of the chlorophyll pigments in PS?
In very general terms, chlorophyll pigments capture light energy. Depending on what kind of chlorophyll they are and if they are in Photosystem I or Photosystem II they will have different specific functions.
How does solar energy enter a leaf?
by photosinthetic pigments
How many pigments are in a red leaf?
there are 2 pigmets
If orange and yellow pigments are present in a leaf why does the leaf appear green in color?
Because there are much more chlorophyll which make them green than green and orange pigments.
What are the names and functions of different types of cells in a leaf?
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What Separation technique of pigments found in an oak leaf?
Distillation
Why do different pigments have different colors?
Different pigments absorb light of different wavelengths.
