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.