The general Process Step One absorb sunlight Step Two turn sunlight into usable energy Step Three Use energy to produce biomolecules Leaf Pigments Light Absorption and Reflection Why Leaves are Green ID: 651292
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Photosynthesis Slide2
Why is it important to the plant?Slide3
The general Process
Step One- absorb sunlight
Step Two- turn sunlight into usable energy
Step Three- Use energy to produce
biomolecules
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Leaf Pigments Slide5
Light Absorption and ReflectionSlide6
Why Leaves are GreenSlide7
The Purpose of Pigments Slide8
Location of Pigments Slide9
Photosynthesis Step OneSlide10
Types of Pigments
Chlorophyll- C
55
H
72
O
5
N
4
Mg- green
Xanthophylls- yellow
Carotenoids
- yellow/orange
Anthocyanins
- red Slide11
Look at Leaf Chromatography
Put yourself into groups based on the color of your original leaf
What do you all have in common?
Discuss and write the colors present on your chromatography slipSlide12
Analysis Questions
What pigment is missing when leaves change colors?
Why do leaves have more than one pigment?
What colors are most useful for plants?
Why do you think leaves change colors?Slide13
Life Cycle of D
eciduous PlantsSlide14
Why Leaves Change Colors Slide15
How These Pigments Start Photosynthesis
Step One: light absorption
Where does this process take place
What is occurring in this process
What role do the pigments playSlide16
What happens to electrons when they gain energy?Slide17
Chlorophyll Releases an ElectronSlide18
Draw The Process Slide19
What things are needed to start the process?
What things are produced?Slide20
How is Light UsedSlide21
How is water used?Slide22
Exit Slip Questions
What changes occur in the leaves during fall?
Why do plant leaves have more than one pigment?
Summarize the process of light absorption. Make sure to include the following terms: water, hydrogen ions, oxygen, light, electrons, chlorophyll, enzyme