5 Questions
Which type of radiant energy is absorbed by plants for photosynthesis?
Visible light
What is the main function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
To capture energy from sunlight
Which wavelengths of visible light are mostly absorbed by chlorophyll?
Red and blue
What is the main reason for the green color of plants?
Reflection of green light by chlorophyll
Why do plants have other light-absorbing molecules that absorb green light?
To compensate for chlorophyll's inability to absorb green light
Test your knowledge on the process of photosynthesis and how plants absorb visible light for energy.
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