Allied With Green

The green pigment in leaves that captures the energy from the sun. 

• borophyll 

• chlorophyll 

• photosynthesis 

• leaves 

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Which green pigment in plants is responsible for photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Anthocyanin

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorb water

• Absorb sunlight

• Absorb nutrients

• Absorb carbon dioxide

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Which process is directly associated with chlorophyll?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Digestion

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In which part of the plant cell is chlorophyll found?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

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What color of light is least absorbed by chlorophyll?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

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Which of the following is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

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What is the role of chlorophyll in the energy conversion process of photosynthesis?

• Converts light energy into chemical energy

• Converts chemical energy into light energy

• Converts thermal energy into chemical energy

• Converts mechanical energy into light energy

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Which element is central to the chlorophyll molecule?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Potassium

What is the chemical formula for chlorophyll a?

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