Question

what is the term for the molecule that captures light?
water
leaves
stems
pigments
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Explanation:

Pigments are molecules that can absorb light. For example, chlorophyll (a type of pigment) in plants absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Water is a compound (\(H_2O\)) and is involved in many biological processes like as a solvent, but not in capturing light. Leaves are plant organs that contain cells with pigments (e.g., chloroplasts with chlorophyll in leaf cells), but leaves themselves are not the light - capturing molecules. Stems are plant structures for support and transport (of water, nutrients etc.), not light - capturing molecules.

Answer:

pigments