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What part does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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What part does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll plays two essential roles in photosynthesis:

  • Light Absorption: It acts as a light-harvesting pigment that captures solar energy from sunlight.
  • Energy Conversion: It uses this captured energy to drive the chemical reaction that converts water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
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Chapter 1: Life Processes - Exercise 1 [Page 34]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology Part 3 [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Life Processes
Exercise 1 | Q 40. (a) (ii) | Page 34
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