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It is none other than chlorophyll

Mostplantscontain a special colored chemical or pigment calledchlorophyllthat is used in photosynthesis.Chlorophyllis what absorbs the sun's energy and turns it into chemical energy. Not all thelightenergy from the sun is absorbed.

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Photosynthesis solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called chlorophyll.chlorophyll is a green photosynthetic pigment and it is found in plants,algae and cyanobacteria.chlorophyll is vital for photosynthesis,it helps getting energy from sunlight to plants.Hope this information helps you..

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