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1 State an advantage having more than one type of photosynthetic pigment gives a plant?

pigment is any substance that absorbs light. The color of the pigment comes from the wavelengths of light reflected (in other words, those not absorbed). Chlorophyll, the green pigment common to all photosynthetic cells, absorbs all wavelengths of visible light except green, which it reflects to be detected by our eyes. Black pigments absorb all of the wavelengths that strike them. White pigments/lighter colors reflect all or almost all of the energy striking them. Pigments have their own characteristic absorption spectra, the absorption pattern of a given pigment. the Light Dependent Processes (Light Reactions) light strikes chlorophyll a in such a way as to excite electrons to a higher energy state. BTW this is a yahoo answers response so give the other person credit. :)


What are the green structures inside plant cells called?

The green structures inside plant cells are called chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. They contain chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color.


What is the process called when a plant takes in more water than it needs?

The process is called "overhydration" when a plant takes in more water than it needs.


What advantage did gymnosperms have over more primitive types of plants?

Gymnosperms had the advantage of producing seeds that were protected within cones, providing them with a greater ability to disperse and survive in various environments. This adaptation allowed them to better compete for resources and reproduce more successfully than primitive plant types that relied on spores for reproduction.


Why does one eye see more blue than the other?

The human eye has different amounts of pigment in each retina, causing one eye to perceive more blue light than the other.

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1 State an advantage having more than one type of photosynthetic pigment gives a plant?

pigment is any substance that absorbs light. The color of the pigment comes from the wavelengths of light reflected (in other words, those not absorbed). Chlorophyll, the green pigment common to all photosynthetic cells, absorbs all wavelengths of visible light except green, which it reflects to be detected by our eyes. Black pigments absorb all of the wavelengths that strike them. White pigments/lighter colors reflect all or almost all of the energy striking them. Pigments have their own characteristic absorption spectra, the absorption pattern of a given pigment. the Light Dependent Processes (Light Reactions) light strikes chlorophyll a in such a way as to excite electrons to a higher energy state. BTW this is a yahoo answers response so give the other person credit. :)


Were more dinosaurs plant eaters or plant eaters?

More dinosaurs were plant eaters than meat eaters. That is because there is more food for plant eaters than for meat eaters.


Were is chlorophyll found?

chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants. If you see a plant and see green you're probably looking at chlorophyll. Also so red algae have chlorophyll its just that they have more red than green.


Why are some dinosaurs vegetarians?

There have always been more plants than animals. Hence, eating plants gives the advantage of having a more abundant food source. In fact, most dinosaurs were plant eaters.


Is chlorophyll and glucose the same thing?

No, chlorophyll and glucose are not the same thing. Chlorophyll is a pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis, while glucose is a simple sugar produced during photosynthesis that serves as a source of energy for the plant.


What is the advantage of producing more sperm than eggs?

More baby.. Twins


Does darker hair contain more oils than lighter hair?

Darker hair contains more melanin, a pigment not an oil.


Why is turgid cell has more red pigments?

is it that the turgid cell has more red pigment than plasmolyzed cell


What are the green structures inside plant cells called?

The green structures inside plant cells are called chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. They contain chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their green color.


What are plant polyploidy?

When a plant has more than the regular amount of chromosomes.


Does a nuclear plant produce more than a coal plant?

Not necessarily


Does white paint have more pigment than other colors?

White paint typically contains less pigment than other colors because it relies on the opacity of white pigments like titanium dioxide to achieve its color. Other colors require more pigments to create their specific hues, making them more concentrated than white paint.