bacteriochlorophyll

[US]/ˌbækˈtɪəriəʊˌklɔːrəˈfɪl/
[UK]/ˌbæktɪriˈoʊˌklɔːrəˈfɪl/

Translation

n.A pigment found in some bacteria that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
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Phrases & Collocations

bacteriochlorophyll-containing organisms

bacteriochlorophyll absorption spectra

Example Sentences

bacteriochlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis in certain bacteria.

researchers are studying the role of bacteriochlorophyll in energy conversion.

bacteriochlorophyll absorbs light in the infrared spectrum.

some types of bacteriochlorophyll are found in green sulfur bacteria.

the structure of bacteriochlorophyll is similar to that of chlorophyll.

bacteriochlorophyll plays a key role in the photosynthetic process.

scientists have discovered new forms of bacteriochlorophyll in extreme environments.

understanding bacteriochlorophyll can lead to advancements in bioenergy.

experiments show that bacteriochlorophyll can enhance light absorption efficiency.

various organisms utilize bacteriochlorophyll for their metabolic processes.

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