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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chlorophyll causes the leaves to appear green. (The leaves of some trees, such as birches and cottonwoods, also contain carotene; these leaves appear brighter green, because carotene absorbs blue-green light.) Water and nutrients flow from the roots, through the branches, and into the leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chlorophyll a is the chief pigment associated with photosynthesis. As we can see, chlorophyll a absorbs red and blue wavelengths to a higher extent. Green light isn’t rejected but rate of photosynthesis is more with red and blue wavelengths of light.

Detailed explanation-4: -Green plants have the ability to make their own food. They do this through a process called photosynthesis, which uses a green pigment called chlorophyll. A pigment is a molecule that has a particular color and can absorb light at different wavelengths, depending on the color.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chlorophylls appear green because they absorb light at the blue and red ends of the visible spectrum. Chlorophyll a is the most abundant form in leaves and has a light green colour. Chlorophyll b absorbs more of the shorter, blue wavelengths of sunlight, giving it a darker shade of green.