chlorophyll b (Meaning)

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chlorophyll b (n)

a dark-green plant pigment having a brilliant green alcohol solution; generally characteristic of higher plants

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Chlorophyll b is a secondary photosynthetic pigment found in plants and algae.
Chlorophyll b absorbs light primarily in the blue and red-orange regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
The presence of chlorophyll b expands the range of wavelengths that plants can absorb for photosynthesis.
In the light-harvesting complex of photosystem II, chlorophyll b molecules work alongside chlorophyll a to capture light energy.
During autumn, chlorophyll b breaks down along with chlorophyll a, leading to the change in leaf color.
Scientists use high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to separate and quantify chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b in plant samples.
Chlorophyll b plays a role in transferring captured light energy to chlorophyll a for the initiation of photosynthesis.
The ratio of chlorophyll a to chlorophyll b can vary among plant species and can influence their photosynthetic efficiency.
Algae also contain chlorophyll b, contributing to their ability to photosynthesize in various aquatic environments.
Understanding the functions and interactions of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b is essential for elucidating the mechanisms of photosynthesis in plants and algae.

a dark-green plant pigment having a brilliant green alcohol solution; generally characteristic of higher plants

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Chlorophyll b is a secondary photosynthetic pigment found in plants and algae.

Chlorophyll b absorbs light primarily in the blue and red-orange regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

The presence of chlorophyll b expands the range of wavelengths that plants can absorb for photosynthesis.

In the light-harvesting complex of photosystem II, chlorophyll b molecules work alongside chlorophyll a to capture light energy.