Photosynthesis Question 28

28. The size of chlorophyll molecule is

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(a) Head $15 \times 15 \AA$, tail $25 \AA$

(b) Head $20 \times 20 \AA$, tail $25 \AA$

(c) Head $15 \times 15 \AA$, tail $20 \AA$

(d) Head $10 \times 12 \AA$, tail $25 \AA$

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Answer : c

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(c) Chlorophyll has a tetrapyrrole porphyrin ring as head $(15 \times 15 \AA)$ and a long hydrocarbon tail called phytol $(20 \AA)$ tail attached to the ring structure.