The part of chlorophyll molecule is embedded in the core of thylakoid membrane which is?
Correct answer: B. Hydrophobic
- A. Hydrophilic
- B. Hydrophobic
- C. Both of these
- D. None of these
Explanation
Phytol tail of chlorophyll is a long hydrocarbon chain that is hydrophobic in nature. It anchors the pigment to membranes of thylakoids.It is embedded in the core of the thylakoid membrane.they also help to anchor the chlorophyll molecule( As word hydrophobic means water repelling )
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