HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The green pigment in plants is due to the presence of
A
chlorophyll
B
Chlorine
C
Chlorophyta
D
chromatophores
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chlorophyll gives plants their green color because it does not absorb the green wavelengths of white light. That particular light wavelength is reflected from the plant, so it appears green. Plants that use photosynthesis to make their own food are called autotrophs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chlorophyll (also chlorophyl) is any of several related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and in the chloroplasts of algae and plants. Its name is derived from the Greek words , khloros ("pale green") and , phyllon ("leaf"). Chlorophyll allow plants to absorb energy from light.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Chlorophyll is a pigment present in the chloroplasts. Chlorophyll are responsible for the green color of leaves. Chlorophyll can absorb energy from the sun and helps in converting it to chemical energy.

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