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
Hints & Solution
(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.
