| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| espanja | cromóforo |
| italia | cromoforo |
| ranska | chromophore |
| saksa | Chromophor |
| suomi | kromofori |
| Monikko | chromophores |
(chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour
Leaves change color in the fall because their chromophores (chlorophyll molecules) break down and stop absorbing red and blue light.
(chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour
Healthy plants are perceived as green because chlorophyll absorbs mainly the blue and red wavelengths but green light, reflected by plant structures like cell walls, is less absorbed.
(chemistry) that part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour
The eleven conjugated double bonds that form the chromophore of the β-carotene molecule are highlighted in red.