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Vocabulary Entry
chlorophyll
|noun
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noun
A green pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of light in photosynthesis.
Example Sentences
"Chlorophyll gives plants their green color."
"Without chlorophyll, plants would not be able to perform photosynthesis."
"Scientists study chlorophyll to understand its role in energy production."