Pigments Flashcards
1
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Types of Pigments
A
Chlorophylls, Carotenoids, & Phycobilin
2
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Similarity and Differences of Pigments
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Chlorophylls - Absorb Blue & Red wavelengths; reflect green
Carotenoids - Absorb Blue; Reflect Orange and Red
Phycobilin - Absorb Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green Wavelengths
3
Q
Why do Organisms have different pigments?
A
Organisms have different pigments to absorb energy from a wide range of wavelengths. This allows more sunlight to be converted into energy.
4
Q
Why are Pigments good bio markers?
A
Their structure is preserved and can be traced to past particular origin due to its tetrapyrrole ring.
5
Q
Importance of Conjugated Pi System of Pigments
A
Conjugated Pi Systems can absorb wavelengths of visible light. What is reflected is what we see.
