Biology PYQ 60 of 227 · Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration & Nutrition

Chlorophyll contains

  1. AIron
  2. BCopper
  3. CMagnesium
  4. DManganese

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Correct answer: (c) Magnesium

Explanation

Chlorophyll is a porphyrin pigment with magnesium (Mg) as its central atom; its formula is C₅₅H₇₂O₅N₄Mg.

It drives photosynthesis by absorbing blue and red light, giving plants their green colour.

Contrast with haemoglobin, which uses iron as its central metal.

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