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Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Tetrapyrroles > Chlorophyll > Chlorophyll A
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings > Tetrapyrroles > Chlorophyll > Chlorophyll A
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Azoles > Pyrroles > Tetrapyrroles > Chlorophyll > Chlorophyll A

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Chlorophyll A  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Chlorophyll A2

Scope note

  • A form of chlorophyll that absorbs light in the violet to red spectrum (approximately 400-700 nm wavelength range) and reflects green light (500-570 nm wavelength), which imparts the characteristic green color to land plants. It is essential for oxygenic PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

History note

  • 2019 (1981)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077194

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