I capture sunlight and turn it into food, but I’m not a camera. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I’m found in the leaves of plants.
Answer
Plant pigment
Explanation
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis, converting it into chemical energy.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Plant pigment.
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