Chlorophyll molecule resembles the haem group of hemoglobin, the main difference between these two molecules is that chlorophyll has _ ion.
Correct answer: B. Mg2+
- A. Fe2+
- B. Mg2+
- C. Mn2+
- D. Ca2+
Explanation
The chlorophyll molecule consists of a central magnesium atom surrounded by a nitrogen- containing structure called a porphyrin ring; attached to the ring may be a long carbon- hydrogen side chain, referred to as a phytol chain. The heme consists of a flat organic ring surrounding an iron atom.
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