Asked by Freedom Fighter Snoopyzwife215 on May 04, 2024
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Explain why chlorophyll appears green to our eyes.
Chlorophyll
A pigment found in plants and algae that's critical for photosynthesis, allowing them to absorb light energy.
Green
A color associated with wavelengths of light perceived by the human eye, commonly associated with nature, growth, and renewal.
- Comprehend the biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis, encompassing the function of chlorophyll along with the reactions that are dependent on and independent of light.
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thewilderbeast adamsMay 08, 2024
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When the wavelengths of visible light enter the chlorophyll, the pigment molecules will absorb various wavelengths of light while reflecting back others. It is the reflected wavelengths that are interpreted by our brain as various colors. The wavelength spectrum absorbed by chlorophyll includes violet, indigo, blue, and red. The wavelength spectrum that is reflected back includes the greens, which is why we interpret chlorophyll as green.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis, encompassing the function of chlorophyll along with the reactions that are dependent on and independent of light.