Give one word.
What is the green color of a leaf due to?

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Solution

Leaves:
The flat, green, and broad parts of the shoot that are located on the node of the stem are the leaves.
Leaves are green in color due to the presence of a pigment known as chlorophyll.
Final answer: Chlorophyll is the green pigment that helps the plants to absorb energy from the sun and perform photosynthesis.

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Give one word. What is the green color of a leaf due to?

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What is the green color of a leaf due to?