Can Plants Get Sunburned?

Can Plants Get Sunburned?

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Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explains how light affects plant health, focusing on photosynthesis and the energy levels of different light colors. It highlights the harmful effects of UV light on DNA in both humans and plants, and describes protective mechanisms like melanin in humans and flavonoids in plants. The video also debunks the myth that watering plants during the day causes leaf scorch.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do plant stems and leaves appear green?

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Explain the relationship between UV light and DNA damage in both plants and humans.

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