In photosynthesis solar energy is captured by the pigment called ______________.

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Chlorophyll:
It is a pigment that is responsible for giving the plant its green colour.
It traps the energy from the sunlight in energy-storing molecules.
These molecules are used to provide energy in photosynthesis.
Final answer: In photosynthesis, solar energy is captured by the pigment called chlorophyll.

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