Question
Biology Question on Essential Mineral Elements
Which is a component of chlorophyll?
A
Mg
B
Mn
C
Fe
D
Zn
Answer
Mg
Explanation
Solution
The chlorophyll has a tadpole-like configuration with a head called porphyrin and a tail made up of long chain alcohol called phytol. A non-ionic magnesium atom lies in the centre of porphyrin head.