The Science of Colors

Pigments are used to capture the energy in sunlight.

The principal pigment of green plants is chlorophyll.

Most leaves appear green because chlorophyll reflects light in the green region of the spectrum.

<p>The visible spectrum is the range of different wavelengths of light that our eyes can perceive as different colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Light energy from the sun travels to Earth in the form of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorophyll is the principal pigment in green plants that captures light energy for photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sunlight appears to our eyes as 'white' light, which is actually a mixture of different wavelengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Light in the green region of the spectrum is reflected by chlorophyll and that's why most leaves appear green.</p> Signup and view all the answers