The part of chlorophyll molecule embedded in the core of thylakoid membrane is?
Correct answer: B. Hydrophobic
- A. Hydrophilic
- B. Hydrophobic
- C. Both of these
- D. None of these
Explanation
The part of the chlorophyll molecule that is embedded in the core of the thylakoid membrane is the hydrophobic tail. Chlorophyll is a pigment essential for photosynthesis, and it consists of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The hydrophilic head interacts with the aqueous environment of the thylakoid membrane, while the hydrophobic tail is embedded within the lipid bilayer of the thylakoid membrane itself. This arrangement allows chlorophyll to capture light energy and participate in the light reactions of photosynthesis, which take place in the thylakoid membrane.
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