Bio145 lab 4

What units of measurement are used to describe wavelengths

2. What range of wavelengths of light are absorbed by photosynthetic organisms? (2 points)

3. How are different wavelengths of light seen? (2 points)

4. Other than the visible spectrum, list two forms of radiant energy found on the electromagnetic spectrum. (4 points)

5. Where does photosynthesis occur? (2 points)

6. Where, specifically, do the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur? (2 points)

7. Where, specifically, do the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur? (2 points)

8. List the four pigments involved in photosynthesis. (4 points)

9. Name the colors of the wavelengths of light reflected in each of the four pigments involved in photosynthesis. (4 points)

10. Explain why grass appears to be green. (2 points)

14. List the four pigments of photosynthesis with their corresponding Rf values. (8 points)

16. (Application) How might the information gained from this lab about photosynthesis be useful, or how can this knowledge be applied to everyday life? (12 points)