Porphyrin ring represents the:
Correct answer: D. Hydrophilic head of chlorophyll
- A. Hydrophobic head of chlorophyll
- B. Hydrophilic tail of chlorophyll
- C. Hydrophobic tail of chlorophyll
- D. Hydrophilic head of chlorophyll
Explanation
The head of chlorophyll is hydrophilic but tail of chlorophyll is hydrophobic. Head consists of four pyrrole rings.
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