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Why do green plants need cholorophyll for photosynthesis? How is solar energy coverted to chemical energy in plants?

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The role of chlorophyll in plants is determined. How the solar energy converted to chemical energy in the plants are examined.

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Chlorophyll is an important molecule which imparts green color to the plants. It is important for photosynthesis. The word meaning of photosynthesis is to make in the presence of light (Photo-means light and synthesis means- to make). Green plants ...

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