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OpenStudy (sushiiesss):

Which molecule in the chloroplast of a plant cell first captures light energy from sunlight? A. glucose B. carbon dioxide C. chlorophyll D. adenosine triphosphate

OpenStudy (clongoria2):

Chlorophyll is responsible for capturing light because it is a light-absorbing molecule. Without Chlorophyll photosynthesis would not happen. That is why leaves and stems are green. Because the Chlorophyll surrounds the plant. It captures the light from the leaves and stems.

OpenStudy (clongoria2):

So the answer is C

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