Pigments
Functions
Basics
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Pigment that makes leaves turn green.

What is chlorophyll?

1

Pigment that absorbs blue light to help chlorophyll A.

What is chlorophyll B?

1

Process that uses pigments to convert light energy to chemical energy.

What is photosynthesis?

2

Pigment that gives carrots their orange color

What is carotene?

2

Pigment that prevents photo-damage

What is xanthophyll

2

Gas that plants take in for photosynthesis 

What is carbon dioxide? 

3

Pigment that makes blueberries blue.

What is anthocyanins?

3

Pigment that transfers energy to chlorophyll 

What is carotene?

3

The primary pigment in green plants.

What is chlorophyll? 

4

Pigment that is yellow and absorbs blue light.

What is Xanthophyll?

4

This pigment attracts pollinators like bees.

What is flavonoids?

4

Materials needed for photosynthesis.

What is carbon dioxide and water?

5

Pigment family that includes carotene and xanthophyll.

What is carotenoids?

5

Pigment that protects against fungi

What is tannins?

5

Gas that is released as the byproduct of photosynthesis 

What is oxygen?

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