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Chlorophyll (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Combined Science): Revision Note

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Lára Marie McIvor

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Chlorophyll

  • Chlorophyll is a green pigment that is found in chloroplasts within plant cells

    • It reflects green light, giving plants their characteristic green colour

  • Chlorophyll absorbs light energy; its role is to transfer energy from light into energy in chemicals, for the synthesis of carbohydrates, such as glucose

    • Photosynthesis will not occur in the absence of chlorophyll

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    Lára Marie McIvor

    Author: Lára Marie McIvor

    Expertise: Biology, Psychology & Sociology Subject Lead

    Lára graduated from Oxford University in Biological Sciences and has now been a science tutor working in the UK for several years. Lára has a particular interest in the area of infectious disease and epidemiology, and enjoys creating original educational materials that develop confidence and facilitate learning.

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    Reviewer: Lucy Kirkham

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    Lucy has been a passionate Maths teacher for over 12 years, teaching maths across the UK and abroad helping to engage, interest and develop confidence in the subject at all levels.Working as a Head of Department and then Director of Maths, Lucy has advised schools and academy trusts in both Scotland and the East Midlands, where her role was to support and coach teachers to improve Maths teaching for all.