FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
FERMENTATION
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Question
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What molecule absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?
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chloroplast
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thylakoid
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grana
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chlorophyll
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Within the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast is a light-absorbing pigment called chlorophyll, which is responsible for giving the plant its green color. During photosynthesis, chlorophyll absorbs energy from blue-and red-light waves, and reflects green-light waves, making the plant appear green.
Detailed explanation-2: -In plants, photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the chlorophyll.
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