Which pigment gives plants their green color and plays a central role in photosynthesis?

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Think about what plants need from sunlight to make their own food.
This pigment is found inside structures called chloroplasts.
Its name starts with “chloro-”, meaning green.

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Answer: Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, allowing plants to carry out photosynthesis.

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