Chlorophyll A

A form of chlorophyll that absorbs light in the violet to red spectrum (approximately 400-700 nm wavelength range) and reflects green light (500-570 nm wavelength), which imparts the characteristic green color to land plants. It is essential for oxygenic PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

Also Known As:

Chlorophyll A2

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Pyrroles: 369
      - Tetrapyrroles: 70
        Chlorophyll: 1072
        Chlorophyll A: 193
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Tetrapyrroles: 70
      - Chlorophyll: 1072
        Chlorophyll A: 193
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Tetrapyrroles: 70
    - Chlorophyll: 1072
      - Chlorophyll A: 193

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