The Science of Colors

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What is the role of pigments in photosynthesis?

Pigments are used to capture the energy in sunlight.

What is the principal pigment of green plants?

The principal pigment of green plants is chlorophyll.

Why do most leaves appear green?

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

What is the visible 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

How does light energy from the sun travel to Earth?

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

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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

How does sunlight appear to our eyes?

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

What happens to light in the green region of the spectrum when it reaches a leaf?

<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

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