9. Photosynthesis

The pigments called carotenoids are often found in which part of plant cells?

Why do plants appear green to our eyes?

Which of the following statements about the absorption of photons by pigment molecules is true?

In oxygenic photosynthesis, which pigment molecule in plant chloroplasts primarily absorbs sunlight to drive the light reactions?

All visual pigments contain __________ derived from __________.

Chlorophylls absorb most light in which colors of the visible range?

What is the green pigment in plants that captures energy from the sun during photosynthesis?

How does chlorophyll function in photosynthesis?

In oxygenic photosynthesis, what is the primary role of chlorophyll pigments in the light reactions?

Which pigment is primarily responsible for absorbing sunlight during photosynthesis in plants?

In most green plants, which color (wavelength range) of visible light will maximize the rate of photosynthesis?

In the context of pigments of photosynthesis, why does the leaf of a plant typically look green to the human eye?

In oxygenic photosynthesis, the primary role of chlorophyll pigments is to:

The most important role of pigments in photosynthesis is to __________.

Which of the following statements is true about carotenoids in photosynthesis?