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Chl

Chl

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Green pigment in plants that turns sunlight into food
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  • High Chl levels indicate healthy, photosynthesizing plants in the experiment.

Examples

  • In photosynthesis, Chl absorbs sunlight.

  • The plant's green color comes from Chl.

  • The scientist measured the Chl content in the leaf samples.

  • Researchers often use Chl as a marker for plant vitality in laboratory studies.

  • The scientist measured the Chl content in the leaf samples to assess their health.

  • High Chl levels indicate healthy, photosynthesizing plants in the experiment.

  • Researchers often use Chl as a marker for plant vitality during their studies.

Synonyms

chlorophyll
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A green substance in plants that helps them use sunlight to make food

is the shortened written form used instead of the full name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Chl is a common abbreviation for chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants that helps them make food. The full word comes from Greek parts chlor- 'green' and -phyll 'leaf', so chlorophyll literally means 'green leaf', which is why Chl points to the green material that captures light for the plant.