EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -As shown in detail in the absorption spectra, chlorophyll absorbs light in the red (long wavelength) and the blue (short wavelength) regions of the visible light spectrum. Green light is not absorbed but reflected, making the plant appear green. Chlorophyll is found in the chloroplasts of plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Absorption spectra of the chlorophyll a and b pigments in the visible light range, measured in a solvent. Both types barely absorb green light. Chlorophyll a absorbs violet and orange light the most. Chlorophyll b absorbs mostly blue and yellow light.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wavelengths absorbed by chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments generate electrons to power photosynthesis. All photosynthetic organisms have chlorophyll a which absorbs violet-blue and reddish orange-red wavelengths.

Detailed explanation-4: -Red and blue light is believed to have a higher quantum yield of CO2 assimilation. The blue and red parts of the spectrum are effective to satisfy the energy requirement of plants. Hence plants absorb these two colors more than any other color.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light. Green light is not absorbed but reflected, making the plant appear green.