Question

Name the following:
The pigment which gives green color to the leaves

Answer 1

The pigment in the leaves:

1. The green-coloured pigments present with the cells of the leaves are known as chlorophyll.
2. These pigments are responsible for imparting green color to the leaves.
3. The color appears to be green as the chlorophyll absorbs the red colour wavelength and reflects the green making it appear green in colour.
4. Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives green color to the leaves.