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Bacteriochlorophyll

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Bacteriochlorophyll refers to a specific type of chlorophyll found in certain photosynthetic bacteria. It is a pigment that acts as a light-absorbing molecule during the process of photosynthesis in these bacteria. Bacteriochlorophyll allows bacteria to perform photosynthesis in environments where sunlight is limited or absent.

Sample Sentences:

• The bacteriochlorophyll found in green sulfur bacteria is responsible for their unique photosynthetic abilities.
• In anaerobic environments, bacteria rely on bacteriochlorophyll to carry out photosynthesis using light from near-infrared wavelengths.
• Researchers are studying the different varieties of bacteriochlorophyll in order to understand their role in various ecosystems.

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