Question

what happens to chlorophyll when sunlight falls on the leaf (1 mark) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When light falls on the chlorophyll it starts leaving electrons. these electrons pass from various compound to form ATP(adenosin triphosphate) from ADP(adenosin diphosphate) this is also called light reaction. the light reaction happens in the stroma of the chloroplast

Answer 2

The vivid colours of fall leaves emerge as yellow and red pigments,usually masked by chlorophyll are revealed by its absence.Chlorophyll decomposes in bright sunlight and plants constantly synthesize chlorophyll to replenish it.