QuestionGreen plants need light in order to survive. Structures in the leaves absorb light, which in turn, helps plants make their own food.
Under which color of light will plants be least likely to make food?
red
blue
orange
green
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. Plants require light for photosynthesis to make food.
2. Different colors of light have different effects on the rate of photosynthesis.
3. Chlorophyll, the primary pigment in plants, absorbs certain wavelengths of light more effectively than others.
STEP 2
1. Understand the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
2. Determine which colors of light are absorbed by chlorophyll.
3. Identify the color of light that is least absorbed and thus least effective for photosynthesis.
STEP 3
Chlorophyll is the main pigment in plants responsible for absorbing light for photosynthesis. It primarily absorbs light in the blue and red wavelengths.
STEP 4
Chlorophyll absorbs blue and red light most effectively, which means these colors are most useful for photosynthesis.
STEP 5
Green light is least absorbed by chlorophyll, as it is mostly reflected, which is why plants appear green. Therefore, green light is the least effective for photosynthesis.
The color of light under which plants will be least likely to make food is:
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