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What is the principle pigment of plants

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Chlorophyll is the principle pigment of plants. There are two types of chlorophyll: chlorophyll A and chlorophyll B.

Chlorophyll A absorbs violet-blue light and orange-red light, and it's primary color is green.
Chlorophyll B absorbs blue light, and it's primary color is yellow.

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