As compared to chlorophyll b, chlorophyll a have:
Correct answer: D. Two more hydrogen atom and one less oxygen atom
- A. Two more hydrogen atoms
- B. One less oxygen atom
- C. Two less hydrogen atoms
- D. Two more hydrogen atom and one less oxygen atom
Explanation
Chlorophyll a have methyl group (-CH3) whereas chlorophyll b have carbonyl group (-CHO). Thus, chlorophyll a have two more hydrogen atoms and one less oxygen atom.
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