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The pigments involved (e.g. chlorophyll in green plants, phycoerythrin in red algae) only absorb photons of certain energies and reflect others. This is due to the elements in the pigment molecule and how they are bound.

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Are some wavelengths of light more important than others?

There are only certain wavelengths that can be accepted and absorbed by chlorophyll molecules. The rest are instead reflected - the colors that you can see. Without those wavelengths, you do not have photosynthesis.


Why does the color of a light affect a plants growth or does it?

Yes, the color of light does affect a plant's growth through a process called photosynthesis. Different colors of light correspond to different wavelengths, which plants use to absorb energy. Blue and red light are the most important for plant growth as they are absorbed most effectively for photosynthesis. Green light is not as readily absorbed by plants, which is why leaves appear green.


How many colors can the human eyes see?

The human eye can see 7,000,000 colors, although certain colors can be irritating and cause headaches and vision issues. Others can induce calm states and relaxation.


Transparent object that allows one or more colors through but absorbs others?

You're probably thinking of a filter, lens or gel. All of these can be used to unify the color of light which passes through them, allowing certain frequencies (or colors) through while blocking others as they are emitted from the source (ie a bulb) or before being picked up (like by a camera lense)AnswerI believe the answer is Filter.


Why do plants respond to some colours and not others?

Plants respond to different colors of light based on the absorption spectra of the pigments they contain, particularly chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs light most efficiently in the blue and red regions of the spectrum for photosynthesis. Other colors are not absorbed as effectively or may even be reflected, which is why plants appear green to us. Different colors of light can also trigger different physiological responses in plants, such as flowering or phototropism.

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How many colors can the eye can see?

The human eye can see 7,000,000 colors, although certain colors can be irritating and cause headaches and vision issues. Others can induce calm states and relaxation.


Why do children choose certain colors of juice over others?

because it look better to them. because it look better to them.


What colors of light are reflected and absorbed?

An object appears a certain color because it reflects certain wavelengths of light and absorbs others. The color of light that is reflected is the color that we perceive, while the colors that are absorbed are not reflected back to our eyes.


What happens to the colors of light when white light hits an object?

When white light hits an object, the object absorbs certain colors of light and reflects others. The colors that are reflected off the object are what we perceive as the color of the object.


Are certain colors more water soluble then others?

Yes, they are. You can do a chromatogram and find out for yourself. The color that rises to the top faster is the most soluble.


Does everybody perceive color the same way?

Many people have a degree of color-blindness. They are unable to distinguish certain colors or shades of colors from others. Some people see only in 'black and white.'


How is mixing colors of light the same as mixing colors of paint?

Mixing colors of light is additive because different colors of light create new colors by combining together. Mixing colors of paint is subtractive because pigments absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect others, creating the perceived color.


Why do you think are there colors emitted?

There different colors emitted


Why do coloured objects look coloured?

Colored objects appear colored because they reflect or emit certain wavelengths of light while absorbing others. When light interacts with the surface of the object, certain colors are absorbed and others are reflected back to our eyes, creating the perception of color.


Why are things certain colours?

Objects appear certain colors because they absorb some wavelengths of light and reflect others. The color we perceive is the result of the light that is reflected off the object and into our eyes. Different colors are the result of different wavelengths of light being reflected.


What is the compound that asorbs certain wavelenghts of light and reflects other?

The compound you are referring to is called a pigment. Pigments selectively absorb certain wavelengths of light while reflecting others, which is why they appear with specific colors to our eyes.


Are some wavelengths of light more important than others?

There are only certain wavelengths that can be accepted and absorbed by chlorophyll molecules. The rest are instead reflected - the colors that you can see. Without those wavelengths, you do not have photosynthesis.