Difference between Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B
Difference between Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B are in tabular form below –
No. |
Chlorophyll A |
Chlorophyll B |
Definition |
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1. | A type of chlorophyll in higher plants, green algae, red algae, and is a principal pigment which is involved in the photosynthesis process, this is known as Chlorophyll A. | A type of chlorophyll pigment which is accessory pigment as well and it absorbs light energy for the photosynthesis process, this is known as Chlorophyll b. |
Solubility |
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2. | In the polar solvents, solubility of this is low. | In the polar solvent, solubility of this pigment is high. |
Absorption |
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3. | This pigment can absorb 430 nm and 662 nm wavelength. | This pigment can absorb 470 nm wavelength. |
Presence |
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4. | Chlorophyll A pigment is present in all plants, cyanobacteria, and algae. | Chlorophyll B pigment is present in all plants and green algae. |
Molecular weight |
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5. | The chlorophyll A has 839.51 g/mol molecular weight. | The chlorophyll B has 907.49 g/mol molecular weight. |
Reflected colour |
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6. | The reflected colour of this pigment is blue-green colour. | The reflected colour of this pigment is yellow-green colour. |