chlorophyll e

Chlorophyll e is a rare type of chlorophyll pigment found in some golden algae. Chlorophylls are essential for photosynthesis, the process where light energy is converted into chemical energy to synthesize organic compounds.1

These pigments absorb light energy, which is then used to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates. While chlorophyll a and b are common in plants and green algae, and chlorophyll c and d are found in other algae, chlorophyll e represents a less common variation. The structure of chlorophyll molecules includes a central magnesium atom surrounded by a porphyrin ring, with a phytol side chain attached.1