Question

Why is chlorophyll-a called essential pigment?

Answer 1

heya...
here is ur answer.....
chlorophyll is the green pigment in chloroplast...
it is essential in the process of photosynthesis.....
through this pigment plants are able to prepare food and we are able to eat food...
hope helpful...

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Chlorophyll-a is called essential pigment because -

• Chlorophyll is the most green-colored pigment present in the plant.
• It is available in two forms chlorophyll a & chlorophyll b.
• It absorbs light energy from sun and thus is useful for photosynthesis in plants.
• Thus it is considered to be essential (primary) pigment.

# Extra information -

• A plant pigment is any type of colored substance produced by a plant.
• Some other imp pigments include carotenoids, anthocyanins, xanthophylls, etc.

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