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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 72

SSC MTS - 2 May 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q72

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The leaves have a green pigment called ​​​​​​____________________ which helps to capture the energy from the sunlight.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chlorophyll.

  • The leaves have a green pigment called chlorophyll which helps to capture the energy from sunlight during the process of photosynthesis.
  • Chlorophyll is responsible for giving leaves their green color and is essential for plants to convert light energy into chemical energy, which is used to produce glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.
  • This process is crucial for the survival of plants and is the foundation of the Earth's ecosystems.