Chapter 8 Photosynthesis 2011.pdf
Chapter 8 Photosynthesis 2011.pdf
Chapter 8 Photosynthesis 2011.pdf
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2. Pigments: light-absorbing molecules in<br />
autotrophs<br />
• Chlorophyll a & Chlorophyll b most important<br />
a) Absorbs blue & red regions of visible spectrum best<br />
b) Green NOT absorb but reflect so plants appear green!<br />
c) Cold destroys chlorophyll 1 st ; others (carotene) visible<br />
w/fall