Which one of the following elements is present in the green pigment of leaves ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Magnesium” option2=”Iron” option3=”Calcium” option4=”Copper” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2017
– Chlorophyll molecules are crucial for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
– The core structure of the chlorophyll molecule is a porphyrin ring, similar to the heme group in hemoglobin, but with a central magnesium atom coordinating the nitrogen atoms, whereas hemoglobin has iron at its center.