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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Why is chlorophyll green?

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Photosynthesis

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Why is chlorophyll green?.

  1. A.It absorbs green light
  2. B.It reflects green light
  3. C.It produces green pigments
  4. D.It converts green light into energy

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Role of Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a pigment in plant cells that absorbs light energy.

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    State the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.

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