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Question
Green colour of leaves is due to presence of the pigment ______.
Options
chlorophyll
ribosomes
mitochondira
chloroplast
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Solution
Green colour of leaves is due to presence of the pigment chlorophyll.
Explanation:
The pigment chlorophyll present in the chloroplasts, which is responsible for the green colour of leaves. It can absorb solar energy for photosynthesis.
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