Photosynthesis: Part 3: Light and Photosynthetic Pigments Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when a light strikes an object?
A
The light is can be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed.
2
Q
What is the function of Photosynthetic Pigments?
A
They absorb light energy and use it to carry out Photosynthesis.
3
Q
What are Pigments?
A
Pigments are substance the absorb light in the visible spectrum.
4
Q
What can Chlorophyll a do?
A
Only the green photosynthetic pigment Chlorophyll a participate directly in light dependent reactions.
5
Q
What is the functions of other pigments?
A
Other pigments such as antennae and accessory pigments assist in capturing and passing photons of light to Chlorophyll a.
6
Q
Chlorophyll b
A
Green
7
Q
Caretnoid
A
Yellow: Carrots
8
Q
Phycobilin
A
Red: red algae
