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There are 2 main types,chlorophyll named a and b. They differ slightly in the composition of a sidechain (in ait is -CH3, in b it is CHO). Both However are very effective photoreceptors as they contain a network of alternating single and double bonds, and the orbitals can delocalise, stabilising the structure. Such delocalised polyenes have very strong absorption bands in the visible regions of the spectrum, allowing the plant to absorb the energy from sunlight.
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∙ 11y agoChlorophyll is a green pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
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What pigment is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chorophyll a is essential.It is needed to direct photosynthesis.
What is the phytol tail of chorophyll-a and b?
This long hydrophobic extension anchors the chlorophyll a molecule to other hydrophobic proteins in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast.
Is chlorophyll always green?
no, because chorophyll is broken down into simpler coundpounds, so green color leaf color will gradually fade. (got it from website) no, because chorophyll is broken down into simpler coundpounds, so green color leaf colorwill gradually fade. (got it from website)
When does photosynthesis occur?
Photosynthesis is the process which is used by plants to prepare their own food, as they are autotrophs. It occurs in day time because for the photosynthesis to take place, two things are required: 1 sunlight (that's why it take place in day time) 2 chorophyll(which is present in green plants) Photosynthesis only takes place in green plants.
What are the different pigments in plants?
The different pigments that are present in plants:1) Chlorophyll a- Is the pigment directly involved in harvesting light energy. It absorbs blue-green light.2) Chorophyll b- Absorbs yellow-green wave lengths.3) Caroteniods- Absorbs blue/violet, and reflects Orange.4) Xanthophylls- Absorbs yellow pigments.5) Anthocyanins- This is found in the vacuoles. Absorbs red, violet, and blue.All other the pigments are accessory pigments because they pass their absorbed energy to chlorophylla or they play an protective role.
Is cHoropHyll organic?
yes
Is scandium found in chorophyll?
No, it is not.
What do they use chorophyll it for?
Nothing Zero
...................Is chief component of chorophyll?
chlroplast
Why does it look real green outside?
Chorophyll!
What does chorophyll do for the plant?
Traps sunlight for photosynthesis.
What are the Cells that form the edges of the stomata?
Chorophyll
Is chorophyll a mineral?
No, Chlorophyll is organic in nature.
What is chorophyll organic or inorganic?
Chlorophyll is organic.
What is a photosythetic pigment?
Chorophyll pigments present in choroplast.
What pigment allows phytoplankton to photosynthesize like plants do?
It does not have Chorophyll
In plants chorophyll converts what gas into oxygen?
carbon dioxide
