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Q: What functions do carotenoids have in plants?
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What job do carotenoids have in plants?

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Do carotenoids cause plants to positively respond to sunlight?

Yes


Pigments are found in plants include chlorophyll a chlorophyll b and?

Carotenoids.


What is the Scientific name for orange color in plant biology?

The scientific term for the orange color in plants is "carotenoids." Carotenoids are a group of pigments responsible for the orange, red, and yellow colors in various plants and fruits. They play a role in photosynthesis and protecting plants from excessive sunlight.


What is the relationship between chlorophyll a and carotenoids?

In leaves, the carotenoids are usually masked by the chlorophylls. In the autumn, as the quantity of chlorophyll in the leaf declines, the carotenoids become visible and produce the yellows and reds of autumn foliage.


What are the accessory pigments and what are their functions?

red, yellow, orange, or brown


How do do scientists study evolution of plants?

Plants and green algae have the same types of chlorophyll and carotenoids in their cells so scientists think plants and green algae have a common ancestor.


What other pigments exist in green leaves and what is their functions?

Carotenoids can be found in green leaves which are hydrocarbons that are multiple shades of yellow and orange. Some carotenoids function as photoprotection, they absorb and dissipate excessive light energy that would otherwise harm the chlorophyll.


What is the molecular formula for carotenoids?

C40H56


What is a caroteniods?

Carotenoids are pigments in plants that give fruits and vegetables their red, orange, and yellow colors. They have antioxidant properties and are beneficial for human health, supporting eye health, immune function, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Some common carotenoids include beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene.


Absorbs wavelengths of light different from those absorbed by chlorophyll?

carotenoids :]


Red orange and yellow pigments?

Yes!There are other pigments, such as the yellow and orange plant pigments. These pigments give fall plants, many fruits, flowers, and vegetables their color. These pigments are known as carotenoids.