Question

Sunlight and chlorophyll play major roles in photosynthesis. What happens when sunlight strikes a plant’s leaves?

answer choices
chlorophyll captures oxygen.
chlorophyll captures light energy
chlorophyll releases light energy
chlorophyll releases carbon dioxide

Answer 1

chlorophyll captures light energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Light has photons which are like tiny packets of energy. when light strikes chlorophyll, it captures that energy to make its electron vibrate and drive photosynthesis.