2017 · Q74
Which one of the following elements is present in the green pigment of leaves?
general-sciencebiology-plants
- AMagnesium
- BIron
- CCalcium
- DCopper
Explanation
The green pigment chlorophyll has a magnesium atom at the centre of its porphyrin ring, which is essential for photosynthesis. Iron, calcium and copper are not part of the chlorophyll molecule. Hence (A).