The green colour of the leaves is due to the presence of

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The green colour of the leaves is due to the presence of

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{'green colour': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'chlorophyll': [5, 0, 1, 4], 'leaves': [0, 0, 1, 3], 'carbohydrates': [5, 0, 1, 3], 'lipids': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3: Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for the green color in leaves. It is found in the chloroplasts of plant cells and plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs light energy from the sun and uses it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. This process is essential for plants to produce their own food and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Chlorophyll molecules contain a magnesium atom in their structure, which gives them their green color. While proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates are important components of plant cells, they do not contribute directly to the green color of leaves.