Chapter 8 - Photosynthesis

8.2 – Photosynthesis: An Overview. Light and pigments Different colors of sunlight (energy) travel at specific wavelengths of light Pigments – molecules that absorb specific colors of light Chlorophyll – absorbs all light except green, which is reflected (so, plants appear green) Carotenoids (Carotene) - an accessory pigment in plants that absorbs all light except for red, orange, or ... ................
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