Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 190

Question: Chlorophyll molecules has the structure like

Options:

A) Monopyruvic

B) Dipyruvic

C) Tripyruvic

D) Tetrapyruvic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Chlorophyll has a tetrapyrrole porphyrin head $ (15\times 15\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},) $ and a long chain alcohol called phytol $ \text{(20}\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},\text{)} $ .