Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 209
Question: The core metal of chlorophyll is [CBSE PMT 1997,99; AFMC 1999; CPMT 2005]
Options:
A) Fe
B) Mg
C) Ni
D) Cu
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Core metal of chlorophyll is Mg.
When central Mg is replaced by Fe, the chlorophyll becomes a green pigment called “cytochrome” which is used in photosynthesis.