In photosynthesis solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called ___________.

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Chlorophyll:
The principal pigment in photosynthesis, chlorophyll, reflects green light and significantly absorbs red and blue light.
Chloroplasts, which house the chlorophyll in plants, are where photosynthesis occurs.
Chlorophyll gives plants their characteristic green color and is essential for photosynthesis because it helps convert solar energy into chemical energy.
Chlorophyll absorbs energy during photosynthesis and converts water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and carbohydrates.
Final answer: In photosynthesis, solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called chlorophyll.

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