¿Por qué las hojas son verdes? Parte 1

The video explores the role of chlorophyll in plants, explaining its ability to absorb sunlight and its contribution to the green color of plants. It discusses why chlorophyll doesn't absorb green light and speculates on historical reasons for plant coloration, including competition with purple archaea. The video concludes by suggesting that nature favors 'good enough' solutions rather than perfection, which is why plants are green instead of black.

What is chlorophyll and why is it important for plants?

Explain why chlorophyll appears green and how it interacts with different wavelengths of light.

What are some theories regarding why plants are predominantly green rather than other colors?

Discuss the historical significance of purple single-celled organisms in relation to the evolution of plant coloration.

How might the characteristics of chlorophyll be seen as both a weakness and a strength in the context of plant evolution?