Question

Leaves are green due to the presence of a green pigment called chlorophyll. The main function of chlorophyll is ?

Answer 1

• photosynthesis
• photosynthesisLeaves are green due to the presence of a green coloured pigment called chlorophyll. The main function of chlorophyll is to perform photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight.

Answer 2

Answer:

Helps in the process of photosynthesis by absorbing sunlight.

Explanation:

• Chlorophyll is a green pigment present in a cell organelle called the 'Chloroplast'.

• It is usually found in the green parts or areas of a plant.

• During photosynthesis sunlight is required, and chlorophyll helps in absorbing this sunlight.
• Furthermore, the sunlight activates the chlorophyll so splitting of the water molecule can take place which produces Hydrogen. This hydrogen helps in reducing carbon dioxide to form carbohydrates which is then stored as starch and used by the plant when required.