What is pigment? Give an example?

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A pigment is a natural colouring matter found in plant or animal cells or tissues. It is capable of changing the colour of reflected or transmitted light and it does so via wavelength-selective absorption. For example, the presence of a pigment chlorophyll imparts a green colour to the leaves of plants.

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