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The 32 pages that link to Chlorophyll, each with the reason it gives.

• PhotosynthesisRelated: Chlorophyll captures light that powers photosynthetic reactions.

• ChloroplastRelated: Chlorophyll molecules in chloroplast photosystems absorb light that drives electron flow.

• CarotenoidCompared with: Unlike carotenoids, chlorophyll absorbs strongly in blue and red regions and appears green.

• PhytoplanktonRelated: Chlorophyll captures the light that powers phytoplankton growth.

• MagnesiumRelated: Magnesium is the central metal ion in chlorophyll molecules.

• ChromophoreBroader topic: Its conjugated ring system is a natural chromophore tuned to absorb visible light.

• HemeCompared with: Chlorophyll shares a related ring architecture but uses magnesium rather than iron.

• Fruit ripeningRelated: Its breakdown often removes green color, revealing or accompanying other fruit pigments.

• Oxygenic photosynthesisRelated: Chlorophyll pigments capture photons that drive the photosystems.

• PorphyrinBroader topic: Its chlorin ring is a partially reduced relative of the porphyrin framework.

• PlastidRelated: Chlorophyll gives chloroplasts their color and captures light energy.

• PlantRelated: Chlorophyll gives many plants their color and captures energy for carbon fixation.

• Richard WillstätterBroader topic: Its composition and relation to other pigments were central subjects of Willstätter's research.

• Photosynthetically active radiationRelated: Its absorption bands determine which portions of PAR are captured efficiently.

• TerpenoidBroader topic: Its phytol tail is a prominent terpenoid-derived component of a photosynthetic pigment.

• Deciduous treeRelated: Chlorophyll breaks down as leaves senesce, revealing other pigments before they fall.

• LuteinCompared with: Chlorophyll drives photosynthetic light capture, while lutein chiefly supports antenna function and photoprotection.

• Electronic spectroscopyRelated: Its strong visible absorption bands shape photosynthetic light harvesting.

• Magnesium ionRelated: A magnesium ion sits at the center of chlorophyll’s porphyrin-like ring.

• Shade toleranceRelated: Shade leaves often adjust pigment content to capture limited light more effectively.

• ThylakoidRelated: Chlorophyll molecules embedded in thylakoid complexes capture light energy.

• GreenRelated: Chlorophyll helps explain why many leaves appear green.

• Hans FischerBroader topic: Fischer determined its structure and worked toward its synthesis.

• Light-dependent reactionsRelated: Its excitation initiates the energy transfers within the photosystems.

• Biological pigmentBroader topic: Its absorption supports photosynthesis and gives many plants their green appearance.

• CharophytaRelated: Chlorophyll pigments power photosynthesis in charophytes and other green plants.

• Mesophyll cellsRelated: Chlorophyll in mesophyll chloroplasts absorbs much of the light used in photosynthesis.

• SpirogyraRelated: Chlorophyll gives Spirogyra its green color and captures light for photosynthesis.

• AnthoxanthinCompared with: Green chlorophyll can visually mask pale anthoxanthins in plant tissues.

• Hass avocadoRelated: Its breakdown contributes to the darkening of Hass skin during ripening.

• PlantRelated: Chlorophyll captures much of the light energy plants use to make sugars.

• Yellow-green algaeRelated: Chlorophyll contributes green color and captures light in yellow-green algae.