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Chlorophyll: Water
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Chlorophyll is one of the most important chelates in nature. It is capable of channelling the energy of sunlight into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, the energy absorbed by chlorophyll transforms carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen. CO2 + H2O (CH2O) + O2 (In this equation, (CH2O) is the empirical formula of carbohydrates.) The chemical energy stored by photosynthesis in carbohydrates drives biochemical reactions in nearly all living organisms.
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Chlorophyll is the green photosynthetic pigment present in chloroplasts which provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis. The intense green color of chlorophyll is due to its strong absorbencies in the red and blue regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, and because of these absorbencies the light it reflects and transmits appears green. It is capable of channeling the energy of sunlight into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis. In this process the energy absorbed by chlorophyll transforms carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen.
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Chlorophyll a concentrations can be used to determine a lake’s trophic status. Though trophic status is not related to any water quality standard, it is a mechanism for "rating" a lake’s productive state. Information on calculating trophic status is included in the interpretation section at the end of this chapter.
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Chlorophyll has been found to be non-toxic, soothing to body tissues and safe for use by people of all ages. It can be used to clean fruits and vegetables when a few drops are added to water.
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