chlorophylls

Chlorophylls are a group of green pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. They play a crucial role in photosynthesis, the process by which these organisms convert sunlight into energy. Chlorophylls absorb light energy and transfer it to other molecules in the photosynthetic pathway, where it is converted into chemical energy. There are several types of chlorophyll, including chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, chlorophyll c, and chlorophyll d, each with slightly different absorption spectra. Chlorophylls are responsible for the green color of plants and are essential for their growth and survival