Question

During photosynthesis, specific pigments absorb light energy, which is then used to fuel the building of sugar molecules. Which colors correspond to the wavelengths of light that are strongly absorbed by each pigment

Answer 1

Chlorophyll a- violet blue

Chlorophyll b - orange red

Carotenoids- green yellow

Step-by-step explanation:

The three major plant pigments are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoids.

Various pigments are identified by their specific pattern of wavelength absorption in the spectrum of visible light. Chlorophyll a absorbs light in the violet-blue region, while chlorophyll b absorbs orange-red light. Chlorophyll a and b reflects or transmits green light hence they appear green. Carotenoids absorb light in the green - yellow region hence they reflect longer yellow, red, and orange light.