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Light and photosynthetic pigments

Light and photosynthetic pigments

 Online lesson of the properties of light. Overview of how chlorophylls and other pigments absorb light. Topics covered include:

What is light energy?

Pigments absorb light used in photosynthesis

Chlorophylls

Carotenoids

What does it mean for a pigment to absorb light?

Keywords:
Light energy, Photosynthesis, Chlorophylls
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Material Type:
Open (Access) Textbook
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 9, 2019
Date Modified in MERLOT:
September 6, 2019
Author:
Unknown (Know the author?)
Submitter:
California Open Online Library (COOLforEd) COOLforEd
Primary Audience:
College General Ed
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
Unknown
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Unknown

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