The long tail of chlorophyll, which is attached to one of the pyrroles, is
Correct answer: B. Phytol
- A. Hydrocarbon tail
- B. Phytol
- C. Hydrophilic tail
- D. Carotenoid tail
Explanation
The correct answer is phytol. Phytol is the specific name for the long-chain alcohol that constitutes the hydrocarbon tail of chlorophyll, essential for anchoring it within the thylakoid membrane due to its hydrophobic properties. The option 'Hydrocarbon tail' is too broad and nonspecific, as it doesn't uniquely identify the tail as phytol. 'Hydrophilic tail' is incorrect because it describes a water-attracting structure, which does not apply to the hydrophobic nature of chlorophyll's tail. 'Carotenoid tail' is unrelated because carotenoids are different pigments that do not form part of chlorophyll's structure.
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