I WONDER - Why Are Leaves Green?

The video explains why most plant leaves are green, attributing the color to chlorophyll, a green chemical. Chlorophyll is crucial not only for coloring leaves but also for enabling plants to produce food through photosynthesis.

What question does the video initially pose about leaves?

• How do leaves grow?

• Why do leaves fall off trees?

• What makes leaves green?

• Why do leaves change color in autumn?

What is the name of the chemical that gives leaves their green color?

• Carotene

• Melanin

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

Which of the following is NOT a function of chlorophyll?

• Helping plants make food

• Giving leaves their green color

• Absorbing sunlight

• Producing oxygen directly

What process is chlorophyll essential for in plants?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Germination

How do plants use chlorophyll in their daily functions?

• To absorb water

• To grow roots

• To produce seeds

• To make food through photosynthesis