chlorophyll c
Definition
- Noun:
- A form of chlorophyll: "chlorophyll c" is a specific type of chlorophyll pigment found in certain groups of algae.
- A photosynthetic pigment: It functions as an accessory pigment in photosynthesis, absorbing light energy, particularly in marine environments.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The presence of chlorophyll c is a key characteristic used to classify brown algae.
- Scientists study chlorophyll c to understand the photosynthetic efficiency of diatoms.
Advanced Usage
- "chlorophyll c1" and "chlorophyll c2": These are specific subtypes of chlorophyll c, differing slightly in their chemical structure.
- The analysis distinguished between chlorophyll c1 and c2 in the phytoplankton sample.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorophyll (n): The broader class of green pigments responsible for light absorption in photosynthesis.
- Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment in most plants.
- Fucoxanthin (n): A brown carotenoid pigment that, along with chlorophyll c, contributes to the color of brown algae.
- Fucoxanthin and chlorophyll c work together in light harvesting.
Synonyms
- Accessory pigment: A pigment that absorbs light and transfers the energy to the primary chlorophyll.
- Photosynthetic pigment: Any pigment involved in capturing light energy for photosynthesis.
Related Phrases
- Chlorophyll c-containing algae: A phrase describing algal groups that possess this pigment.
- The study focused on chlorophyll c-containing algae from coastal waters.
Noun
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the chlorophyll present in brown algae, diatoms, and flagellates
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