Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 175
Question: Most of the plants contain a green colouring pigment which is responsible for photosynthesis. This pigment was named chlorophyll by
Options:
A) Melvin Calvin
B) Jean Senebier
C) Julius Robert Mayer
D) Pelletier Caventou
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Pelletier and Caventou (1818) discovered chlorophyll.
It could be separated from leaf by boiling in alcohol.