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NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank History of Photosynthesis

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    Most of the plants contain a green colouring pigment which is responsible for photosynthesis. This pigment was named chlorophyll by

    A) Melvin Calvin

    B) Jean Senebier

    C) Julius Robert Mayer

    D) Pelletier Caventou

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Pelletier and Caventou (1818) discovered chlorophyll. It could be separated from leaf by boiling in alcohol.


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