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COMEDK · Chemistry · 30. Biomolecules

Which one of the following is an important component of chlorophyll?

  1. A Mn
  2. B Zn
  3. C Fe
  4. D Mg
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(D) Mg

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Chlorophyll is a magnesium-porphyrin complex. The central metal ion coordinated within the porphyrin ring structure of the chlorophyll molecule is magnesium (\(Mg^{2+}\)). While other elements like iron, manganese, and zinc are essential micronutrients for various plant…
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