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Leaves appear green because they reflect green light and do not absorb it. If the biological or chemical properties of a leaf are altered to prevent it from absorbing green light, the leaf would reflect other wavelengths, resulting in a different color. The discussion emphasizes that changing these properties could lead to leaves appearing in colors that correspond to the light they reflect. This concept hinges on the relationship between light absorption and reflection in plant biology. Ultimately, altering a leaf's properties could change its perceived color significantly.
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I was watching the video on youtube provided by monkeysee.com explaining the reason we see leaf green is because it does not absorb green light hence reflects green light to our eye.
So it means if some how we change the biological/chemical properties of a leaf we won't see it as green? In other words we make leaf not absorb the green light then what?
 
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yakin said:
I was watching the video on youtube provided by monkeysee.com explaining the reason we see leaf green is because it does not absorb green light hence reflects green light to our eye.
So it means if some how we change the biological/chemical properties of a leaf we won't see it as green? In other words we make leaf not absorb the green light then what?

That's right. It would appear to be whatever color isn't absorbed.
 

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