The size of chlorophyll molecule is
A. Head 15 × 15A°, tail 25A°C
B. Head 20 × 20A°, tail 25A°C
C. Head 15 × 15A°, tail 20A°C
D. Head 10 × 12A°, tail 15A°C
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The size of the chlorophyll molecule is Head 15 × 15A°, tail 20A°C.Chlorophylls absorb light most strongly in the blue portion of the electromagnetic spectrum as well as the red portion.
Most chlorophylls are classified as chlorins, which are reduced relatives of porphyrins. They share a common biosynthetic pathway with porphyrins, including the precursor uroporphyrinogen III. Appended to the chlorin ring are various side chains, usually including a long phytyl chain (C20H39O).
The chlorophyll molecule has a porphyrin ring of 1.5 nm by 1.5 nm and a phytol tail of about 2.0 nm length.
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