Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chlorophyll
noun
/ˈklɔːrəˌfɪl/
Definition
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria that allows them to convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
Examples
- Chlorophyll absorbs light energy from the sun.
- The leaves of the plant are green due to chlorophyll.
- Without chlorophyll, photosynthesis would not occur.
Meaning
The term refers to the group of pigments involved in photosynthesis, primarily responsible for the green color of plants.
Synonyms
- green pigment
- photosynthetic pigment
- chlorophyll a
- chlorophyll b
