___ present in the green leaves helps in trapping energy from sunlight.

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Solar energy:
Plants have the ability to trap solar energy, which is used during photosynthesis.
Solar energy is trapped by the green pigment chlorophyll present in the chloroplasts of the green leaves.
The energy from the sun activates the chlorophyll which initiates photosynthesis.

Final Answer: Chlorophyll present in the green leaves helps in trapping energy from sunlight.

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