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chlorophyll c

chlorophyll c

6.5
A green pigment in brown algae and tiny water organisms that helps make food from light
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : clorofila c
  • Many diatoms contain chlorophyll c for energy production.

Examples

  • The chlorophyll c in brown algae helps with photosynthesis.

  • Unlike chlorophyll a, chlorophyll c is not found in green plants.

  • Brown algae owe their color primarily to chlorophyll c and other pigments.

  • The presence of chlorophyll c helps diatoms adapt to different light conditions.

  • The presence of chlorophyll c allows certain marine organisms to convert sunlight into energy.

  • Scientists study chlorophyll c to understand its role in the photosynthesis of flagellates.

  • Chlorophyll c is essential for the photosynthesis process in brown algae and diatoms.

Synonyms

chlorofucin
vschlorophyll c
  • Specialized
9.9

A green pigment that helps brown algae, diatoms, and flagellates take in light

stresses its role in capturing light for photosynthesis

Surface Forms

chlorophyll c singular
chlorophyll cs plural

Morphology

chlorophyll + c

The noun 'chlorophyll' gives the core meaning, so a learner who knows that word can infer this is a particular kind or variant of chlorophyll; however the letter 'c' does not transparently convey the specific biological distribution or function and could be misinterpreted (e.g. as the constant 'c'). Because the item is predictable only as a subtype but not in its detailed meaning or role, it is partially transparent.

Etymology

Chlorophyll c comes from chlorophyll, a word meaning 'green leaf', plus the letter c used to name a different kind. Think of chlorophyll c as the 'c' kind of green pigment that some brown algae and diatoms use to catch light for 'photosynthesis'.