Definition

A green pigment found in plants that helps them make food through photosynthesis.

Example

Chlorophyll gives plants their green color and is essential for photosynthesis.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered why plants are green?

Yeah, I think it has something to do with chlorophyll, right?

Exactly! It's the pigment that helps them with photosynthesis.

That's so cool — it's amazing how nature works!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chlorophyll → It is formed from "chloros" (meaning green) and "phyllon" (meaning leaf). The word "chlorophyll" refers to the green pigment found in leaves that is essential for photosynthesis.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for green ('chloros') and the word for leaf ('phyllon') to remember that chlorophyll is the green pigment in leaves.

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