# Chlorophyll

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    a green pigment that colors plant chloroplasts green. With its participation, photosynthesis occurs. According to the chemical structure, chlorophylls are magnesium complexes of various tetrapyrroles. Chlorophylls have a porphyrin structure and are close to heme. Chlorophyll is registered as a food additive E140.

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