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Chlorophyll A  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A form of chlorophyll that absorbs light in the violet to red spectrum (approximately 400-700 nm wavelength range) and reflects green light (500-570 nm wavelength), which imparts the characteristic green color to land plants. It is essential for oxygenic PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

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Entry terms

  • 479-61-8 (Chlorophyll A)
  • YF5Q9EJC8Y

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