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Leaves are the solar panels of plants. Their most common adaptation is to use chlorophyll to absorb sunlight. Combining the light with water creates potential energy through a chemical process known as photosynthesis. The green wavelength of light is the least useful and reflected back, which why they appear green to us.

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