Green pigments
Green pigments are like the clothes that plants wear. Just like how we wear clothes to protect ourselves from the sun and keep warm or cool, plants use green pigments to protect themselves and get energy from the sun.
These green pigments are called chlorophyll. They make plants look green because they are really good at absorbing energy from the sun. Just like how we need food for energy, plants need the sun’s energy to make their own food.
When the sun shines on a plant’s green leaves, the chlorophyll takes in the energy and uses it to turn water and carbon dioxide into food for the plant. This process is called photosynthesis, and it’s really important because it’s how plants grow and produce oxygen for us to breathe.
So, next time you see a green plant outside, remember that it’s wearing green clothes (chlorophyll) to get energy from the sun and make its own food!
These green pigments are called chlorophyll. They make plants look green because they are really good at absorbing energy from the sun. Just like how we need food for energy, plants need the sun’s energy to make their own food.
When the sun shines on a plant’s green leaves, the chlorophyll takes in the energy and uses it to turn water and carbon dioxide into food for the plant. This process is called photosynthesis, and it’s really important because it’s how plants grow and produce oxygen for us to breathe.
So, next time you see a green plant outside, remember that it’s wearing green clothes (chlorophyll) to get energy from the sun and make its own food!