Multiple choice

What photosynthetic pigment causes the plant to be green?

  1. mitochondria

  2. chlorophyll

  3. cytoplasm

  4. cell wall
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorophyll is the primary photosynthetic pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants. It absorbs blue and red light while reflecting green light, which gives plants their characteristic green appearance. Mitochondria, cytoplasm, and cell walls are cellular structures, not pigments.

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