Question

What imparts green color to a leaf?

Answer 1

Green leaves:

1. Leaves are flat green structures of the plant which produce food (glucose) through photosynthesis.
2. The green color is due to the presence of a green pigment called chlorophyll.
3. Chlorophyll: It is a green pigment present in the chloroplast which can trap solar energy and perform photosynthesis.
4. In the presence of sunlight, carbon dioxide and water is converted to food (glucose) and oxygen during photosynthesis.

Final Answer: Chlorophyll imparts green color to the leaves.