Photosynthetic pigments 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyPhotosynthetic pigmentsInternational BaccalaureateNone Created by: sarahbuxton20Created on: 20-02-16 10:53 How does chlorophyll react to the different coloured light? Chlorophyll absorbs mainly red & *********** light & reflect green light (giving plants their characteristic green colour) 1 of 6 What are two main types of photosynthetic pigments? Chlorophyll & carotenoids. 2 of 6 What are carotenoids? The yellow, orange, red & brow pigments that absorb strongly in the violet-blue light. 3 of 6 What is the function of photosynthetic pigments? They absorb light energy & convert it into chemical energy. 4 of 6 What are two types of carotenoids? Xanthophylls (yellow) & carotenes (green) 5 of 6 What are the two types of chlorophyll? Chlorophyll a & chlorophyll b. 6 of 6
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