Page 2: Photosynthetic Pigments and Light Reactions
This page details the photosynthetic pigments and their role in light absorption, focusing on the structure and function of chloroplasts.
Vocabulary: Chlorophyll - The primary photosynthetic pigment that absorbs red and blue light wavelengths.
Highlight: Photosynthesis in plants primarily occurs in leaves, specifically within chloroplasts.
Example: Different types of photosynthetic pigments include chlorophyll a and b, carotenoids (red and orange), and xanthophylls (yellow).






