Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 203

Question: The basic structure of all chlorophyll comprises of [BHU 1983]

Options:

A) Porphyrin system

B) Cytochrome system

C) Plastocyanin system

D) Flavoproteins only

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

A chlorophyll molecule has a tadpole like structure with a porphyrin head and phytol tail.

The porphyrin head is made up of four pyrrole rings, which are linked by methine (-CH =) groups forming a ring system.