Photosynthesis - AQA SynergyChlorophyll

Plants use energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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Chlorophyll

absorbs the light energy required to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose. It is found within in cells exposed to light.

Chlorophyll is green - so absorbs the red and blue parts of the and reflects the green part of the spectrum.

A diagram showing the cycle of Chlorophyll.

Leaves with more chlorophyll are better able to absorb the light required for .