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What molecule does plants use to absorb energy

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Answer:

The chlorophyll molecule.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an important part of the photosynthesis process -- it can absorb energy from incoming light. This molecule absorbs all light except green light -- they primarily absorb red, blue, or yellow light. That's why a plant looks green to our eyes, because the color not absorbed by the plant is reflected to us.

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chlorophyll molecule
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