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Meaning of chlorophyll a | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The universal chlorophyll (C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅) essential to the dominant oxygenic photosynthesis I process, present in all eukaryotes, cyanobacteria, chromists, and prochlorophytes that photosynthesize, and that contributes to the observed green color of these organisms.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

chlorophyll b chlorophyllase chlorophyllic chlorophyllide chlorophyllin chlorophyllite

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