The Chemistry of Chlorophyll
This video was created by The National Science Foundation (NSF) with NBC Learn and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This is part of online video series that uncovers and explains the science of common, physical objects in our world and the changes they undergo every day.
The chemistry of photosynthesis, pigments, visible light spectrum. This video explains the basic role of the pigment molecule chlorophyll in photosynthesis, and explains why plants are--or appear to be--green: because chlorophyll molecules absorb visible light in all color wavelengths except green, which is reflected back, into our eyes.
Biology students with little knowledge of chemistry and physics find the process of photosynthesis very intimidating. Students may find this short (5 minutes 35 seconds) video an engaging introduction to energy necessary for photosynthesis.
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