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Fischer also conducted research into which light-absorbing green pigment in plants?
Chlorophyll
Carotenoid
Xanthophyll
Phycocyanin
Answer
Chlorophyll, the answer, is the light-absorbing green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy for plant growth. It plays a crucial role in capturing light energy from the sun, particularly red and blue wavelengths, while reflecting green light, giving plants their characteristic color.
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