Question

it combines hydrogen and carbon dioxide to make sugar. it captures sunlight to split water molecules and release oxygen. it converts sugar into a usable form of chemical energy. it stores glucose molecules for later use by the plant. what is the specific function of chlorophyll in the first stage of photosynthesis?

Explanation:

Chlorophyll is a pigment in plants that plays a crucial role in the light - dependent reactions (first stage) of photosynthesis. It captures sunlight. This captured light energy is used to split water molecules. When water molecules are split, oxygen is released as a by - product.

Answer:

It captures sunlight to split water molecules and release oxygen.