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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Let&#39;s Dive into the World of Colors! 🌈 
Imagine being at a rock concert, but instead of people, there are tiny particles called photons moshing around. These photons are excited because they&#39;re about to be part of a massive gig called photosynthesis!

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	<li>Photosynthesis starts with the rockstar move of capturing sunlight.</li>
	<li>Enter stage left: Pigments. These are nature&#39;s color producers, soaking up sunlight and rocking out in specific colors.</li>
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Pigments = Nature&#39;s artists. What we see is the color they don&#39;t absorb.

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	<li>White: Reflects everything. Like that one person who refuses to dance at a party.</li>
	<li>Transparent: Lets everything pass through. The chill ones of the pigment world.</li>
	<li>Black: Absorbs all colors. Transforms light energy into other vibes, mostly as warmth.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: A gentian flower is like a filter, absorbing every color except blue, which is why we see it as blue!</li>
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	<li>Photons are the tiny fans that light up our concert. They&#39;re not just light, they&#39;re energy!</li>
	<li>The longer the wavelength, the more chilled-out (less energetic) a photon is.</li>
	<li>Pigments get hyped when photons match their energy vibes. They absorb these photons and jump in excitement!</li>
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	<li>Among all pigments, chlorophyll&#39;s the main headliner in photosynthesis.</li>
	<li>Chlorophylls vibe with the red and blue photons, but totally ignore the green ones. So, the green photons bounce back, and that&rsquo;s why plants look green!</li>
	<li>Ever wondered why a forest looks like a big green party? Thank chlorophyll for sending out those green invitations!</li>
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	<li>Want to see a pigment&#39;s favorite playlist? Check the absorption spectrum.
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		<li>X-axis: Wavelength of light (from 400 to 700 nanometres). Think of this as the concert&#39;s setlist, from the starting act to the encore!</li>
		<li>Y-axis: Shows how much a pigment is vibing (absorption, in %).</li>
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Real-World Example 🌍: Picture a rainbow after a rainy day. The reason we see all those beautiful colors is because of the various wavelengths being reflected and refracted. Similarly, when you see a green leaf or a blue flower, it&#39;s because of the magic of pigments and the wavelengths they choose to absorb or reflect.

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Remember, next time you see a plant, you&#39;re actually seeing a live concert of photosynthesis! Rock on, nature! 🍃🤘🎶

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlock the Secrets of Photosynthetic Pigments!

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The opening act - absorption of sunlight 🌞