Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011

In chlorophyll 'a', the group attached to prophyrine ring is

Correct answer: B. methyl group

  • A. hydroxyl group
  • B. methyl group
  • C. carboxyl group
  • D. aldehyde group

Explanation

Chlorophyll 'a' is an essential pigment in photosynthesis, and its structure includes a porphyrin ring. Attached to this porphyrin ring is a methyl group (CH3). This is a distinguishing feature of chlorophyll 'a' as opposed to chlorophyll 'b', which has a formyl group instead. The hydroxyl, carboxyl, and aldehyde groups are not part of chlorophyll 'a's core structure.

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