Photosynthesis occurs with the help of a chemical present in chloroplasts called ________ .

hemoglobin

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chlorophyll

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melanin

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cytokinin

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The correct option is B chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is a green pigment molecule present in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Not only does it give the leaves a characteristic green colour, it also is capable of absorbing sunlight which is an important step in the process of photosynthesis.

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