The shamrock, often confused with a four leaf clover, is a popular symbol of Ireland and Saint Patrick’s Day. With all the green surrounding this historical holiday, one may wonder “what makes shamrocks green?”
Chlorophyll is a biomolecule found in all green plants and is what gives plants their green color. These molecules absorb light which allows for photosynthesis to occur, giving plants energy to grow and flourish.
Photosynthesis is the process that allows plants to produce oxygen. The plant absorbs carbon dioxide, the chlorophyll absorbs light, and photosynthesis occurs allowing the plant to grow. In the process of this growth, the plant releases oxygen into its surrounding environment.
To learn more about this process, check out NBC’s Special “The Chemistry of Green: Chlorophyll” on the link below.
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