Question

Do leaves that do not appear green have chlorophyll

Answer 1

Answer:

So generally, plants with non-green leaves will have chlorophyll and photosynthesis, unless they happen to be one of the species of parasitic plants that eat other plants for energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Despite having non-green leaves, some plants also engage in photosynthesis. Since there is less chlorophyll and other pigments cover up its green hue, plants don't appear green yet still carry out photosynthesis.

Explanation:

• The primary pigment that absorbs light during photosynthesis and gives plants their characteristic green colour is called chlorophyll.
• Light in the violet-blue and reddish-orange spectrum is absorbed by chlorophyll. It reflects green light, giving the impression that the leaves are green. In addition to chlorophyll, plants also contain a variety of accessory pigments, such as xanthophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanin, etc., which also absorb light at different wavelengths. These pigments are in charge of giving the plant components their unique colour. The green leaves also include these auxiliary pigments.
• Despite having non-green leaves, some plants also engage in photosynthesis. Since there is less chlorophyll and other pigments cover up its green hue, plants don't appear green yet still carry out photosynthesis.

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