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Plural
chlorophylls
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a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process
- Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of plants, reflecting its role in photosynthesis.
- In photosynthesis, chlorophyll captures sunlight and converts it into chemical energy for the synthesis of glucose.
- During autumn, chlorophyll breaks down in deciduous plants, revealing other pigments and causing leaves to change color.
- The study of chlorophyll and its variants contributes to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind photosynthesis.
- Algae and cyanobacteria also contain chlorophyll, allowing them to carry out oxygenic photosynthesis.