Why are plants green?

Question 0

Chlorophyll A

Answer 0

• primary pigment for photosynthesis

- absorbs at 450 to 640 nm

Question 1

Pigments in chloroplasts

Answer 1

Chlorophyll and carotenoids

Question 2

Chlorophyll B

Answer 2

• secondary pigment

- 500 to 600 nm

Question 3

Accessory Pigments (Carotenoids)

Answer 3

• consists of red, orange, or yellow pigments

- trap any light chlorophyll a and b did not