The molecular formula of chlorophyll d is C. Chlorophyll d is an important pigment in free-living cyanobacteria that live in light environments acquiring less visible light and enhanced infrared radiation. 3. According to Hara et al.,11 the amount of chlorophyll a and b is around 1.4 mg g−1 but this is dependent on climatic variations and the clone.5 In freshly plucked leaves, the amount of chlorophyll a was 1.5–5.4 mg g−1 and that of chlorophyll b 0.7–2.1 mg g−1 depending on the clone analyzed.159 In this study, it was shown that the degradation of chlorophylls into pheophytin and pheophorbide was higher in orthodox compared to CTC teas from the same source.159, Ichiro Kasajima, in Advances in Rice Research for Abiotic Stress Tolerance, 2019. Protoporphyrinogen oxidase then catalyzes the oxygen-dependent aromatization of protoporphyrinogen into protoporphyrin. However, chlorophyll can act as a pro-oxidant and inhibit the function of a catalyst in the hydrogenation process. While using topically on the skin surface, itching, or irritation might be observed. Jubert C, Mata J, Bench G, et al. Due to the unique structure of chlorophyll molecules, these act as oxidation-reduction catalysis in both chemical and photosensitized reactions. Chlorophyll mostly absorbs the blue portion of the electromagnetic radiation with some radiation from the red portion. The protoporphyrin is then converted into Mg-protoporphyrin by the insertion of Mg2+ ions in the presence of the Mg-chelatase enzyme. The next step is the oxidative decarboxylation of the propionate side chains on the ring A and B of coproporphyrinogen molecule to yield protoporphyrinogen IX. Image Source: David Richfield (Chlorophyll a,b,c1,c2,c3) and Yikrazuul (Chlorophyll d,f). The conversion of protochlorophyllide into chlorophyllide is the only light-requiring step of the pathway. The molecular formula of chlorophyll a is. Chlorophyll occurs in several distinct forms: chlorophylls a and b are the major types found in higher plants and green algae; chlorophylls c and d are found, often with a, in different algae; chlorophyll e is a rare type found in some golden algae; and bacterio-chlorophyll occurs in certain bacteria. There is a nicely high-throughput method for the measurement of chlorophyll contents in plant leaves (Porra et al., 1989). It's more soluble than chlorophyll a in polar solvents because of its carbonyl group. 402-402. Chlorophylls (E140i) are liposoluble, while E140ii is composed of Na+- and/or K+-chlorophyllins (in fact chlorophyllides without the hydrophobic phytol chain) and is, therefore, hydrosoluble. The pigment absorbs most of the wavelength present within the blue-violet and orange-red part of the light, and reflects the yellow-green light, resulting in the appearance of green color of such parts. In some cases, chlorophyll d even replaces chlorophyll in its light-harvesting role in the reaction centers of photosynthesis. Light-Independent Chlorophyll Biosynthesis: Involvement of the Chloroplast Gene chlL (frxC). Chlorophyll a contains a magnesium ion encased in a large ring structure known as a chlorin.The chlorin ring is a heterocyclic compound derived from pyrrole.Four nitrogen atoms from the chlorin surround and bind the magnesium atom. The pathway is compartmentalized between chloroplast and vacuoles of above tissues. The conversion is catalyzed in the presence of nuclear-encoded chloroplast enzyme, protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase. Springer, Dordrecht. Nr. Much is not known about chlorophyll e as it was discovered pretty recently. The exact function of chlorophyll f in photosynthesis is not clear yet, but some evidence of it acting as accessory pigments can be found. Both of the pathways occur only in the case of algae, cyanobacteria, mosses, and ferns. It is minimally absorbed, which is why chlorophyll extracted from green plants isn’t absorbed properly. All the chlorophyll molecules are characterized by the presence of four pyrrole-like rings (thus termed tetrapyrroles) along with an additional fifth ring. The PAO pathway drives in senescing leaves and during ripening of mostly fruits. Numerous chlorophyll mutants have been induced and studied by barley researchers because chlorophyll deficiencies are easily detected in seedlings. the energy will be re-emitted as light), unless the excited electron itself can be ejected from the chlorophyll molecule. The enzyme is an aminomutase that transfers the amino group from the C-2 of the substrate to the neighboring carbon atom (C-5). Both give rise to Chl “a” and the reaction takes place at thylakoid membrane. Chlorophyll is unique to other pigments in that it absorbs light rays of a particular wavelength that have enough energy to build tissues. The liquid chlorophyll obtained as supplements are actually called chlorophyllin, and they contain copper as the central metal in the place of magnesium. 929-40. Learn how your comment data is processed. Similar to Chl b and Chl d, Chl f only differs from Chl a by the presence of a formyl group; however, in Chl f it is the C2 methyl group that is oxidized to a formyl group (Fig. In some cases, the liquid chlorophyll is flavored, which increases its freshness. The chlorophyll pigments present in the chlorophyll c form are further divided into chlorophyll c. Chlorophyll d is one of the rarer forms of chlorophylls that are found in some species of red algae and cyanobacteria. Chlorophyll breakdown ensues to be a prerequisite to detoxify this potential phototoxic pigment inside vacuoles in order to permit the remobilization of nitrogen from Chl-binding proteins. The biosynthesis of chlorophyll a takes place by the reaction between chlorophyllide a and phytyl diphosphate in the presence of the enzyme chlorophyll synthase. Springer, Dordrecht. Final catabolites of chlorophyll degradation are transported via specific transporters to the central vacuole. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA). The structure and molecular formula of chlorophyll e are not yet known. The fully ripe seeds contain lower amounts of chlorophyll due to the metabolism of chlorophyll when the seed matures, while immature rapeseeds contain high amounts of chlorophyll (Yang et al., 2013). Sensors. In: Eaton-Rye J., Tripathy B., Sharkey T. (eds) Photosynthesis. For the reaction to take place, pyridine nucleotides are required. Glutamyl-tRNA reductase is the second enzyme of the biosynthesis pathway that catalyzes the reduction of the activated α-carbonyl group of glutamyl-tRNA. The difference in chemical composition leads to the difference in color; chlorophyll a exhibits blue-green, while chlorophyll b appears yellow-green color (Ngamwonglumlert et al., 2017). Chl c is found in diatoms, dinoflagellates and brown algae. Anthony W.D. Ming-Yang Ho, Donald A. Bryant, in Reference Module in Life Sciences, 2020. (2006) Chlorophyll c Pigments: Current Status. MDL number MFCD00079050 The CIgreen and CIred-edge values are sensitive to small variations in the chlorophyll content and consistent across most species.CI green = ρNIR / ρgreen – 1 = ρ730/ρ530 – 1 CI red-edge = ρNIR/ρred_edge – 1 = ρ850/ρ730 – 1The red-edge band is a narrow band in the vegetation reflectance spectrum between the transition of red to near infra-red. Chlorophyll a analytical standard CAS Number 479-61-8. C. 55. When used in large amounts, liquid chlorophyll might induce allergic reactions. The advantage of chlorophyll a:b ratio as a parameter is that its values are highly stable. Chlorophyll is abundant in leafy vegetables and generally to a lesser extent in fruits. Chlorophyll a contains a magnesium ion encased in a large ring structure known as a chlorin.The chlorin ring is a heterocyclic compound derived from pyrrole.Four nitrogen atoms from the chlorin surround and bind the magnesium atom. The magnesium center uniquely defines the structure as a chlorophyll molecule. It has electron-donating methyl and ethyl groups at the C-7 and C-8 positions, which distinguished it from chlorophyll b. The magnesium center uniquely defines the structure as a chlorophyll molecule. Export bibliographic references as: BibTeX • RIS (Endnote) • CSV Visualisation of Sensor-Bands. Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b (green pigments) are accumulated in the chloroplasts and mediate photosynthetic light reactions. The aerobic pathway is common in plants and algae, whereas the anaerobic pathway occurs in bacteria. Effects of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin on low-dose aflatoxin B(1) pharmacokinetics in human volunteers. The first step of chlorophyll biosynthesis is the ligation of glutamate to tRNA in the presence of glutamyl-tRNA synthetase. The difference between these chlorophylls is chemical compound at position 7. 10.1038/383402a0. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Since the Chl molecule has light-absorbing properties, it may act as a potential cellular phototoxin during high light intensity. The chlorophyll mutants can be divided into two main categories: lethal and viable chlorophyll mutants. Chlorophyll d as a major pigment. Its color is yellow, and it primarily absorbs blue light. Chlorophyll is known as a pigment, or molecule that reflects some wavelengths of light, while absorbing others. Chlorophyll is a molecule produced by plants, algae and cyanobacteria which aids in the conversion of light energy into chemical bonds. The overall process of chlorophyll biosynthesis can take place in the form of two pathways; light-independent pathway and light-dependent pathway. Chlorophyll- Definition, Structure, Types, Biosynthesis, Uses, 9. The structure of chlorophylls is closed ring tetrapyroles chelated with magnesium atom in the center (Marquez and Sinnecker, 2008) as shown in Fig. Chlorophyllase, a membrane-bound esterase, catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of ester bond to yield hydrophobic thylakoid-anchoring phytol chain and chlorophyllide (porphyrin ring), which retains the typical green color. Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C 55 H 72 MgN 4 O 5. But studies are mixed about whether chlorophyll actually boosts health in these ways. Chlorophyll b | C 55 H 70 MgN 4 O 6 [chemical formula] a form of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the green molecule in plant cells that carries out the bulk of energy fixation in the process of photosynthesis. Some recent findings concerning the roles of Chl d and Chl f in PSI and PSII are discussed below. Chl(ide) b reductase is the only enzyme of Chl catabolism thought to be a bound enzyme. Chlorophyll is not a single molecule: There are at least six varieties that have various side groups on the rings. Glutamate 1-semialdehyde is then converted into 5-aminolevulinate in the presence of glutamate 1-semialdehyde enzyme. Chlorophyll degradation and color change can easily occur when chlorophylls are exposed to heat, light, oxygen, acids, and enzymes. It depends on what particular chlorophyll variety you mean—there are a few—and what you mean by formula. There are different types of chlorophylls that might differ in their chemical structures as they occur in different living organisms. Ayumi Tanaka, Ryouichi Tanaka, in Advances in Botanical Research, 2019. E 4800 = A 480 – [ (A 750)] Use the factor of 10.0 when the algae consists primarily of Chrysoplyta Pyrrophyta or both. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). Sunil Kumar, ... Dharam Singh Chopra, in Postharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables, 2019. Chl d is present in red algae. This step can occur both aerobically and anaerobically. Chlorophyll e is a rare type, which was reported in golden-yellow algae named Vaucheria hamata and Tribonema. In: Garab G. (eds) Photosynthesis: Mechanisms and Effects. Diarrhea along with, green, yellow or black stool can be produced which might be mistaken for gastrointestinal bleeding. Its popularity results from several considerations: 1. it is a measure of algal biomass that is relatively unaffected by non-algal substances, 2. it is a fairly accurate measure of algal weight and volume, and, 3. it acts as an empirical li… Given the molar mass of the compound is 893.49 g/mol, what is the mass in grams of chlorophyll that are in 1.501 moles of the compound? Chlorophyll helps in digestion by acting as a regulator of intestinal fermentation. Experimental evidence suggests that LHC levels in plants are regulated by chlorophyll b biosynthesis. Hypothetical scenarios for the evolution of the chlorophyll cycle are presented. More details: Systematic name In the case of eukaryotic cells, two different kinds of glutamyl-tRNA synthetase are present, one in the chloroplast and the other in the cytosol. Measurement of the absorption of light is complicated by the solvent used to extract the chlorophyll from plant material, which affects the values obtained, The chemical formula for chlorophyll is C₅₅H₇₂MgN₄O₅. A review of the existing chlorophyll formulations produced to give or reinforce green hues in foods is issued with special emphasis on their composition and current legal regulations. A646.8, A663.8, and A750 are absorbances at 646.8, 663.8, and 750 nm. Fig. There are several kinds of chlorophylls namely chlorophyll a,b,c,d and e; bacteriochlorophyll a,b,c,d and e and bacterioviridin. Chlorophyll also increased the production of blood cells (both RBCs and WBCs) while also improving the quality of these cells. Expression of the chlF gene encoding Chl f synthase in a cyanobacterium that naturally synthesizes only Chl a results in a strain that can synthesize Chl f. This finding suggests that Chl f is synthesized from Chl a or chlorophyllide a in a light-dependent manner, but precisely how this occurs is not yet established. These pigments are found in the golden-brown eukaryotic algae, marine algae, and dinoflagellates. There are two different sorts of reaction centers in plants. Liquid chlorophyll has numerous health benefits ranging from fresh breath to an increase in blood cells. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 16070025, Chlorophyll d. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Chlorophyll-d. Accessed Dec. 4, 2020. The chlorophyll index is used to calculate the total chlorophyll content of the leaves. The difference between the two chlorophylls is that a methyl side-chain in chlorophyll a is replaced by a formyl group in chlorophyll b. Chlorophyll a is found with chlorophyll c in many types of marine algae. ALOS. Chlorophyll contents are also different between rice cultivars, as such the levels of stress tolerance cannot be compared between rice cultivars by measuring chlorophyll contents. The energy in the ‘excited electrons’ can be passed from one chlorophyll molecule to another, but at the end it will just be lost as fluorescence (i.e. Liquid chlorophyll is either collected from green plants like wheatgrass by juicing or can be taken as supplements. The process of Chl breakdown is a multistride, perfectly controlled process taken care of by six Chl catabolic enzymes and a metal-chelating substance (MCS). The loss of central magnesium atom in the chlorophylls structure is the major cause of the structural transformation from native chlorophyll to pheophytin, which exhibits olive brown color (Marquez and Sinnecker, 2008). They can cause unintended side effects, especially if you are already taking medication or have existing health concerns. Liquid chlorophyll is taken by mixing it with fresh water. Further, a low-molecular-weight compound named MCS removes the Mg2+ ion from chlorophyllide to yield pheophorbide “a.” However, the structure of this MCS and exact mechanism are still unknown. Index: Sensors: AHS. The overall process of chlorophyll biosynthesis in higher plants can be explained in the following steps: Even though chlorophyll or chlorophyllin are not known to be toxic, it has some possible side effects. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Pheophorbide a oxygenase (PaO; 1.14.15.17), a chloroplast envelope-bound enzyme, catalyzes the cleavage of the porphyrin ring, resulting in the red chlorophyll catabolite (RCC), which is further reduced by the enzyme RCC reductase to a nonphototoxic pFCC (still green). Udda Lundqvist, Jerome D. Franckowiak, in Developments in Plant Genetics and Breeding, 2003. Springer, Dordrecht. “Chlorophyll b can serve as the major pigment in functional photosystem II complexes of cyanobacteria.”, Eggink, L L et al. It acts as an accessory pigment in different photosynthetic organisms. EC Number 207-536-6. The chlorophyll content in the cold pressed rapeseed oils from different cultivars in China ranged from 0.9 to 51.0 mg/kg. Rüdiger W., Oster U., Schoch S., Klement H., Helfrich M. (1998) The Last Steps of Chlorophyll Biosynthesis. Figure: Structure of different types of Chlorophyll. A derived form of chlorophyll, chlorophyllin, is taken as a health supplement by immune-compromised individuals. It is mostly found in marine algae, where it acts as an adaptation to suit algae and photosynthetic organisms found in deep water where not much light can penetrate. CID 5462224 (Magnesium) CID 135421897 (Phaeophytin A) Dates https://www.healthline.com/health/liquid-chlorophyll-benefits-risks. For example, chlorophyll contents could also be used as the parameter of oxidative stress tolerance, but chlorophyll contents are highly variable between different leaves of the same cultivar. The ability of different organisms to synthesize chlorophyll in the absence of light is due to the production of specific light-independent enzymes. Check with your doctor before taking it. Chlorophyll mutants have been used to investigate submicroscopic plastid structures and the biochemical steps in the development of the chloroplast (Nilan, 1964; Hockett and Nilan, 1985; von Wettstein et al., 1995). Chlorophyll is the name given to a group of green pigment molecules found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. In most chlorophylls, one of the groups is a long phytyl ester chain. This means that the chlorophyll a:b ratio (molar concentration of chlorophyll a divided by molar concentration of chlorophyll b) is decreased by oxidative damage, according to its severity. The hydrocarbon tail in the case of chlorophyll a is hydrophobic which enables the binding of the molecule to other hydrophobic proteins in the thylakoid membrane of the chloroplast. The chlorophyllin used as a supplement has about 2000 times more antioxidant capacity when compared to berries. In the case of bacterial chlorophyll, the biosynthesis occurs only via the light-independent pathway, whereas the light-dependent pathway is the only pathway in the case of angiosperms. Chlorophyll is also used as chelating agents due to its complex molecular structure. Chlorophyll thus is an important pigment that is responsible for the absorption of energy from light and its transfer into the chemical form so that it can be utilized by living organisms. The structure and molecular formula of chlorophyll e are not yet known… Chl a and b are the two types widely distributed in higher plants. These two forms of chlorophyll coexist in plants in an approximate ratio of 3:1 with chlorophyll a being predominant (Humphrey, 2004). Some amount of chlorophyll is also added to sun protection creams due to its ability to provide protection against polychromatic radiation. Overview Information Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants. Chlorophyll A C55 H72 O5 N4 Mg chlorophyll B C50 H70 N4 O6 Mg chlorophyll C C35 H30 N4 O5 Mg Answered by: Arpita K. from Kolkata “Chlorophyll Derivatives: Their Chemistry, Commercial Preparation, and Uses.”. cyanobacteria), these porphyrins play an important role in the conversion of solar energy to chemical energy through a process known as photosynthesis.. In: Grimm B., Porra R.J., Rüdiger W., Scheer H. (eds) Chlorophylls and Bacteriochlorophylls. In the free form, chlorophyll becomes excited by light and quickly releases energy in the form of fluorescence. This chapter covers the main issues needed to recognize the value of chlorophylls and their derivatives in food technology, including aspects related to the structures naturally present in foods, arising from biosynthetic and catabolic processes, food processing, and cooking operations. Figure: The MEP and Tetrapyrrole Pathways Collaborate in Chlorophyll Biosynthesis. The chlorophyll a-to-b conversion is catalyzed by a Rieske-type oxygenase, chlorophyll(ide) a oxygenase, while the chlorophyll b-to-a conversion is catalyzed in two steps by chlorophyll b reductase (a short-chain dehydrogenase) and 7-hydroxymethyl chlorophyll a reductase (a flavoprotein). Found in plants and some microorganisms (e.g. The step is catalyzed by protochlorophyllide oxidoreductase, which requires light for the addition of C17 and C18 on the ring D. The final step of the chlorophyll biosynthesis pathway is the conversion of chlorophyllide into chlorophyll in the presence of chlorophyll synthetase enzyme. MgN. Chlorophyll is an important class of pigment molecules that act as a principal photoreceptor in the case of most green plants. The biosynthesis begins with the light-independent pathway, which occurs in the absence of sunlight followed by a light-dependent pathway which occurs as the last-steps of chlorophyll biosynthesis. Chlorophyll | C55H72MgN4O5 | CID 16667503 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more. AISA. ASAS. By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. The biosynthesis of chlorophyll in higher plants takes place in the plastids as all the enzymes involved in the process are nuclear-encoded and post-translationally imported to chloroplasts. Besides showing antioxidant activity, chlorophyll has antimutagenic–anticarcinogenic effects. The hydroxymethylbilane is then acted upon by uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase to produce coproporphyrinogen III. The intricate structural arrangements of the basic tetrapyrrole structure responsible for a wide range of chlorophyll-related derivatives and their susceptibility to undergo oxidation processes when out of their genuine cellular organelles are challenges for the development of analytical methodologies and industrial applications as coloring matter. Made with ♡ by Sagar Aryal. The conversion of pFCC generally ensues in vacuoles and results in species-specific modification of Chl breakdown products. The electrons in the molecules are not localized but remain distributed throughout the bonds, which enable the pigment to absorb light more readily. Among all different types of chlorophylls, the structure of. Chlorophylls are ubiquitous pigments in the plant kingdom that play a key role in photosynthesis, a vital function for life on Earth. The enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of Chl f, Chl f synthase (ChlF), has been identified and is a photo-oxidoreductase related to the PsbA subunit of PSII (Shen et al., 2019). Formula of chlorophyll A is C 55 H 77 O 5 N 4 while formula of chlorophyll B is C 55 H 70 O 6 N 4; 873 is molecular weight of chlorophyll A while 907 is molecular weight of chlorophyll B. Chlorophyll A has large molecules while chlorophyll B has smaller. The enzyme produced by angiosperm requires light energy for catalysis, which results in the dependence on light for chlorophyll biosynthesis. More details: Systematic name Plants use chlorophyll and light to make food. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. 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The term ‘chlorophyll’ is derived from two Greek words; Photosynthetic pigments usually have different colors, and they absorb light of different wavelengths depending on the color. In some cases, chlorophyll might cause digestive problems in some individuals. Springer, Dordrecht. Miyashita, Hideaki & Ikemoto, Hisato & Kurano, Norihide & Adachi, Kyoko & Chihara, Mitsuo & Miyachi, Shigetoh. John C. Kephart. The Plant cell. 2). (1996). The properties of chlorophyllin are similar to that of chlorophyll, and it has similar health benefits. The average chlorophyll content in cold pressed rapeseed oil was 2.92 mg/kg (Rękas et al., 2016). This process is a two-step reaction, both of which are ATP-dependent. Chlorophyll f is different from other chlorophylls in that it can absorb infrared light present in the red region than other chloroplasts. In the case of gymnosperms, algae, and some other plants, an enzyme that reduces protochlorophyllide irrespective of light is produced. H. 72. It has, however, been observed that the production of these far-red chlorophylls improves the efficiency of oxygenic photosynthesis. It reduces the production of gas in the intestine and even has an antibacterial effect. Volume 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2005.06.005. Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, vol 34. In the intact form in leaves, however, the absorbed energy is passed on to the next molecules with very little fluorescence. The pFCC is transported from the senescing chloroplasts/chromoplasts to the vacuole, where the net acidic pH of the vacuole converts pFCC to NCCs and are stored indefinitely. Chlorophyll b is the second most abundant chlorophyll in oxygenic photosynthetic organisms. Rüdiger W. (2006) Biosynthesis of Chlorophylls a and b: The Last Steps. Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration, vol 25. However, processing and storage conditions change the structure of chlorophyll, which might lead to a change in product color and bioavailability. It doesn’t, however, absorbs the green portions and instead reflects it, producing the characteristic green color. Chlorophyll promotes lipid oxidation in the presence of light, but it acts as an antioxidant in dark conditions. Chlorophyll also acts as a biomordant to enhance the dyeing process of textile products. It is found in most of the photosynthetic organisms belonging to eukaryotes, cyanobacteria, and prochlorophytes where they act as a primary electron donor in the electron transport chain. Among Chls, Chl f has the most red-shifted Qy absorption maximum at 707 nm in methanol (Fig. Always talk to your doctor before you take chlorophyll, or any herbs or supplements. O. 383. Chlorophyll a is the most widely distributed type of chlorophyll which is found in all living organisms capable of oxygenic. Chlorophyll a. Molecular Formula C 55 H 72 MgN 4 O 5; Average mass 893.489 Da; Monoisotopic mass 892.535339 Da; ChemSpider ID 16736115 - Charge - Double-bond stereo - 5 of 5 defined stereocentres. Because Chl f was only recently discovered, details concerning its biosynthesis and its role(s) in PSI and PSII are still being elucidated. Molecular Formula: C 55 H 72 MgN 4 O 5: Synonyms: chlorophyll'a' Molecular Weight: 893.5 g/mol. On the other hand, values of chlorophyll a:b ratios do not seem variable between cultivars, and interestingly, they were also consistent (linearly correlated) with Fv/Fm values, a popular parameter of leaf fitness, measured through chlorophyll fluorescence analysis. “The role of chlorophyll b in photosynthesis: hypothesis.”, Tanaka, A et al. The concentration of chlorophyll b might increase with the adaptation of the organisms, and with the increase in chlorophyll b, the range of wavelength absorbed by the organisms also increases. 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