which scientists extracted green coloured substances from green leaves
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The green-coloured substances extracted from green leaves is called chlorophyll. It was discovered and extracted by Caventou in 1817.
Explanation:
- It is found within the chloroplast of the leave.
- These are small organelles that produce this liquid as a result of sunlight.
- Later on, in 1906 it was discovered that it is a living liquid and has traces of magnesium in it as well.
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Joseph Bienaime Caventou was the scientist who extracted green colored substances from green leaves.
Explanation:
- The green substance that was extracted by Caventou was chlorophyll.
- He along with his other scientist partner Pierre Pelletier extracted it in 1817.
- He was born in the city of Saint-Omer, France in 1795 and died in Paris in 1877.
- They also discovered several other compounds later such as nitrogen, veratrine, and colchicine.
- A crater on the moon was named after him as a respect for his important discoveries for humanity.
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