Do Red Leaved Plants Undergo Photosynthesis?

If plants require chlorophyll to produce energy from sunlight, it's logical to wonder if photosynthesis without chlorophyll can occur. The answer is yes. ... Plants that have purplish-red leaves, like Japanese maples, use the photopigments that are available in their leaves for the process of plant photosynthesis.

Can a plant with red leaves carry out photosynthesis?

Red-coloured leaves of plants do not photosynthesise as they lack the green pigments (chlorophyll). ... Parts of plants other than leaves that contain green pigments (chlorophyll), perform photosynthesis.

Do colored leaves perform photosynthesis?

Can these coloured leaves also carry out the process of photosynthesis? Answer: Yes, these leaves can also carry out the process of photosynthesis because they contain chlorophyll.