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What molecule that captures light energy in
photosynthesis gives plants their color?

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Answer:

Chlorophyll is the most well known pigment, providing all that green you see in leaves and foliage.

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Answer:

Chlorophyll

Step-by-step explanation:

Chlorophyll gives plants their green color because it does not absorb the green wavelengths of white light. That particular light wavelength is reflected from the plant, so it appears green.

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