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Chlorophyll: The pigment in green plants that absorbs solar energy.

Chlorophyll B: An accessory chlorophyll found in green algae and plants.

Chlorophyll C: An accessory chlorophyll found in some protistans.

Chlorophyll A: The green photosynthetic pigment common to all photosynthetic organisms.

Fungicide: An agent the helps prevent mold or mildew growth on paint.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa): A blood purifier that reduces and prevents symptoms caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout9, and also lowers cholesterol10. Contains natural fluorides, preventing tooth decay and helps rebu . . . View Full Definition

Gyokuro: A high grade Japanese tea a produced by a special process in the Uji district of japan. It is made from tea grown on shaded bushes which increase chlorophyll content.

Photosystems: Clusters of several hundred molecules of chlorophyll in a thylakoid in which photosynthesis takes place. Eukaryotes have two types of photosystems: I and II. The series of green photorecepti . . . View Full Definition

Electron Acceptor: A molecule that forms part of the electron transport system that transfers electrons ejected by chlorophyll during photosynthesis. Part of the energy carried by the electrons is transferred . . . View Full Definition

Grana: A series of stacked thylakoid disks containing chlorophyll; found in the inner membrane of chloroplasts.