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C1.3 Pigments and Light Absorption
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Why do leaves appear green?
Back (Answer)
Chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs red + blue.
#2
Front (Question)
What is the role of chlorophyll a?
Back (Answer)
Primary pigment in reaction centers (PSII and PSI).
#3
Front (Question)
What is the role of accessory pigments?
Back (Answer)
Capture additional wavelengths and transfer energy to chlorophyll a.
#4
Front (Question)
Why is blue and red light most effective for photosynthesis?
Back (Answer)
Match the absorption peaks of chlorophyll.
#5
Front (Question)
Why do plants absorb little green light?
Back (Answer)
The pigments reflect green wavelengths.