Chlorophyll is an organic molecule.
The basic organic molecule is composed of carbon and hydrogen.
More complex organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen, and other elements such as oxygen and nitrogen.
A chelate is an organic compound with a central metal ion.
Chlorophyll is one of the most important chelates in nature. In the diagram, the metal in the center is magnesium.
Chlorophyll gives plants their green colo
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Chlorophyll captures light energy.
The light energy absorbed by chlorophyll transforms carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. This process is called PHOTOSYNTHESIS.
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