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They have more than one pigment to cover more of the visible light spectrum and therefore be able to harvest more light energy.
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∙ 12y agoPlants have multiple pigments because the sun has many different types of rays of energy. So to be more efficient and receive more energy to produce more photosynthesis, plants have multiple pigments.
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∙ 12y agobecause of the light i think i read that plants are actualy red there is no way to see with light every where but scientist actually found out that plants are red because of the way the light hits them its shows that they are green and they are different colored because of the stem and stemota
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∙ 15y agoThey have more than one pigment to cover more of the visible light spectrum and therefore be able to harvest more light energy.
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∙ 16y agoChloroplasts have mor than one pigment so they can capture more energy from sun light.
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∙ 13y agoThey have more than one pigment to cover more of the visible light spectrum and therefore be able to harvest more light energy.
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∙ 10y agoChlorophyll, while it is the predominant photosynthetic pigment, is not the only photosynthetic pigment
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∙ 13y agoPlants have more than one pigment because they can absorb more light and if one pigment dies out than more pigments can keep absorbing so the plant doesn't die and it can get more food. l
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∙ 12y agoIt is beneficial for plants to have more than one pigment in order to to cover more of the visible light spectrum which enables them to capture more light energy.
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What are the green structures inside plant cells called?
the chloroplasts with lifesaver shaped discs in them which controls photosynthesis.
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 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.(:
What is more than one flowering plant of the desert?
Cacti
What pigment gives skin 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.(:
Does white paint have more pigment than other colors?
No.
What are the green structures inside plant cells called?
the chloroplasts with lifesaver shaped discs in them which controls photosynthesis.
Is chlorophyll and glucose the same thing?
No, chlorophyll is not a protein. It is actually a pigment, much in the same way as the animal pigment heme.
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.
What is a plant that lives for more than two growing seasons called?
A plant that lives for more than one growing season is called a perennial.
Why is turgid cell has more red pigments?
is it that the turgid cell has more red pigment than plasmolyzed cell
Does darker hair contain more oils than lighter hair?
Darker hair contains more melanin, a pigment not an oil.
What is the advantage of producing more sperm than eggs?
More baby.. Twins
What is a perrenial plant?
A perennial plant is a plant that lives for more than two years, typically producing flowers and seeds multiple times during its life cycle. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single growing season, perennials endure through multiple growing seasons and can go dormant in unfavorable conditions before resuming growth.
Does a nuclear plant produce more than a coal plant?
Not necessarily
