Plant Pigments and Their Importance

<p>Chlorophyll B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive light damage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorophyll C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are reflected back to the environment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to absorb specific light wavelengths (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To aid in capturing light energy for photosynthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Violet and blue-green light (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They dissipate it as heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carotene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yellow or brown (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Red (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They add color to flowers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carotenoids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Naturally colored substances in plants that absorb specific light wavelengths.

Chlorophyll's primary role is capturing light energy for photosynthesis.

Primary pigment in photosynthesis found in all photosynthetic organisms.

Helps plants absorb a wider range of light for photosynthesis.

Found in certain types of algae, like red and brown algae and dinoflagellates.

A minor pigment found in certain types of red algae.

Attract pollinators, protect plants from excessive light damage and oxidative stress.

Chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins are examples of plant pigments.

A rare pigment found in some cyanobacteria, particularly near Australia, absorbing light energy for photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll F captures light energy and channels it into chemical energy, contributing to photosynthesis.

Accessory pigments that absorb light wavelengths not efficiently absorbed by chlorophyll, like violet and blue-green light, reflecting yellow, orange and red light.

Carotenoids aid in photosynthesis by absorbing light not captured by chlorophyll, protect plants from excess light damage, and act as antioxidants.

Oxygenated derivatives of carotenes, absorbing blue and ultraviolet light, reflecting yellow or brown light.

Xanthophylls attract pollinators, assist in light absorption, and protect plants from excess sunlight.

Water-soluble flavonoid pigments that occur in higher plants, appearing red in acidic conditions and blue in alkaline environments.

Anthocyanins are thought to play a role in attracting pollinators, protecting plants from stress, and influencing plant growth.