chlorophylls
Green plant pigments
Chlorophylls are the green pigments in plants that absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
Found in chloroplasts, they capture sunlight—particularly red and blue wavelengths—while reflecting green, which is why leaves appear green.
Different types (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b) occur in varying proportions across plant species.
When chlorophyll breaks down in autumn, other pigments show through: The chlorophylls fade to reveal yellows and reds.
Color of vegetation
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- hemeIron-porphyrin complex in blood
absorption · wavelength · spectrum · coloration · verdant · emerald
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- vegetationPlant life collectively
foliage · fronds · needles · blades · thallus · mesophyll · plastid · variegation
Light-harvesting cell structure
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
ATP · stomata · autotroph · energy conversion · stroma · wavelength · red light · blue light
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- spectrophotometryMeasuring light wavelength absorption
fluorescence · isolation · purification · measurement · absorbance · centrifuge · filtration · concentration
Extra nutritional intake
- spirulinaEdible blue-green microalgae
- chlorellaEdible single-celled green algae
- wheatgrassSprouted grain for juicing
- detoxSubstance removal process
antioxidant · dietary · superfood · health food · juicing · phytonutrient
green
Color of vegetation
- chromophoreMolecule's tint-causing portion
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
heme · absorption · wavelength · spectrum · coloration · verdant · emerald
leaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
vegetation · foliage · fronds · needles · blades · thallus · mesophyll · plastid · variegation · senescence
chloroplast
Light-harvesting cell structure
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
glucose · ATP · stomata · autotroph · energy conversion · stroma · wavelength · red light · blue light
solvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
spectrophotometry · fluorescence · isolation · purification · measurement · absorbance · centrifuge · filtration · concentration · degradation
supplements
Extra nutritional intake
- spirulinaEdible blue-green microalgae
- chlorellaEdible single-celled green algae
- wheatgrassSprouted grain for juicing
detox · antioxidant · dietary · superfood · health food · juicing · phytonutrient
chlorophyllscarotenoids
Fat-soluble plant pigments
lycopene · beta-carotene · melanin · lutein · flavonoids
chlorophyllshemoglobin
Erythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
cytochromes · mitochondria · cellular respiration · catabolism · heterotrophy