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If a plant is not green (does not contain chlorophyll) can it do photosynthesis? why or why not?

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Answer:

No, it cannot carry out photosynthesis because the plant will not be able to absorb light as it does not have chlorophyll.

Explaination:

Chlorophyll in plants is used for absorbing energy from light. And, in photosynthesis, light/sunlight is one of the main factors needed, so as the plant cannot absorb light, photosynthesis can't take place.

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