11.4 - How many types of Pigments are involved in Photosynthesis?
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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?
💡 Hint: Think about the pigment that gives plants their green color.
Which pigment acts as an accessory to chlorophyll a?
💡 Hint: Remember, it helps broaden the absorption spectrum.
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What is the main pigment associated with photosynthesis?
💡 Hint: Recall which pigment gives plants their primary green color.
Which accessory pigment protects chlorophyll a from damage?
💡 Hint: Think about pigments that absorb in the blue and green light spectrum.
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Given a leaf sample, design a method using chromatography to identify and characterize the pigments found within it. Discuss your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider the materials needed: solvent, chromatography paper, and measuring instruments.
Analyze the impact of light intensity on the efficiency of photosynthesis in plants with varying pigment compositions. What factors could lead to differences in light absorption?
💡 Hint: Think about how chlorophyll a and other pigments play distinct roles in light absorption.
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