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chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis to occur. Its green pigment allows it to trap sunlight needed to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.

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A protozoan that can conduct photosynthesis is the?

Euglena is a protozoan that is capable of conducting photosynthesis. It contains chlorophyll pigments that enable it to produce energy from sunlight.


Why are pigments such as chorophyll needed for photosynthesis?

Pigments like chlorophyll are needed for photosynthesis because they are capable of absorbing light energy. This energy is then used by plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, a process crucial for the plant's growth and survival. Without chlorophyll, plants wouldn't be able to capture and utilize sunlight effectively for photosynthesis.


What plants need for photosynthesis?

Every type of green plant uses photosynthesis.


Are photosynthetic pigments and accessory pigments the same?

No, photosynthetic pigments are the main pigments involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis, such as chlorophyll. Accessory pigments are additional pigments that assist in light absorption and broaden the range of light wavelengths that can be utilized for photosynthesis, such as carotenoids and phycobilins.


How is chromatography related to photosynthesis?

The process of chromatography relates to the overall process of photosynthesis because photosynthesis is the source of food for plants. Plants use sunlight, CO2 and water to make energy in the form of glucose. The role of pigments in this is that pigments help to create energy in plants by absorbing sunlight. Pigments can absorb or reflect certain light waves according to their specific wavelengths which can be determined by the colour of the pigment. Different colours of pigments have different corresponding wavelengths. The pigment, chlorophyll, found in most plants is the one most associated with photosynthesis. This pigment reflects green wavelength because they provide less energy and reflects it for us to view the plant as green. An example of this would be spinach. This green plant contains multiple pigments. It contains chlorophyll which reflects green light and also contains multiple other pigments which pass through the leaf to be used in photosynthesis. Particularly intense reflection increases the colour of the plant and since green plants contain an abundance of chlorophyll to reflect as much green light as possible, we see spinach as a dark green plant.

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Which organelle contains the green pigment needed for photosynthesis?

The chloroplast is where the photosynthesis happens. The pigments in chloroplasts, namely chlorophyll, take the energy from sunlight and use it to facilitate the production of sugars.


Why are pigments needed for photosynthesis?

Pigments are needed for photosynthesis to capture light energy. Specifically, pigments such as chlorophyll absorb certain wavelengths of light necessary for the conversion of light energy into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis. Without pigments, plants would not be able to harvest light to fuel their growth and metabolism.


What items are necessary for photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll pigments are needed with enzymes. Water and CO2 needed as raw materials.


Can thylakiod membrane contain chlorophyll and other pigments that absorb sunlight?

Yes it can do it. it contains pigments inside.


A protozoan that can conduct photosynthesis is the?

Euglena is a protozoan that is capable of conducting photosynthesis. It contains chlorophyll pigments that enable it to produce energy from sunlight.


What are needed so that a plant can undergo photosynthesis?

Mainly Photosynthetic pigments and organells,Enzymes and DNA


Why are pigments such as chorophyll needed for photosynthesis?

Pigments like chlorophyll are needed for photosynthesis because they are capable of absorbing light energy. This energy is then used by plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, a process crucial for the plant's growth and survival. Without chlorophyll, plants wouldn't be able to capture and utilize sunlight effectively for photosynthesis.


What membrane system found within chloroplasts that contains the components for photosynthesis?

They are calle thylakoid membranes.They contain photosynthetic pigments.


Why cant green frogs make their own food?

Because they do not have photosynthetic pigments,enzymes,DNA,organells needed for photosynthesis.


Contains pigment needed for photosynthesis?

This is a biology question. You need the chlorophyll.


Photosynthesis pigments are found in the?

Photosynthesis pigments are found in the chloroplasts of plant cells. The main pigments involved in photosynthesis are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, and xanthophylls. These pigments are responsible for capturing light energy and converting it into chemical energy during the process of photosynthesis.


What plants need for photosynthesis?

Every type of green plant uses photosynthesis.