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.