bacteriochlorophyll
/bækˌtɪrioʊˈklɔrəfɪl/
noun
- A type of pigment found in certain bacteria that allows them to perform photosynthesis, similar to the chlorophyll in plants.
- Unlike plant chlorophyll, bacteriochlorophyll absorbs light in the infrared range.
- Bacteriochlorophyll helps purple bacteria capture light energy in deep water.
- Scientists study bacteriochlorophyll to understand how bacteria use sunlight.