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Which metal ion is a constituent of chlo...

Which metal ion is a constituent of chlorophyll?

A

Iron

B

Copper

C

Magnesium

D

Zinc

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C
(c ) Magnesium(Mg) is present in the centre of porphyrin ring of the chlorophyll molecule. Other ions, i.e., copper and zinc participate in other metabollic processes which are
Fe is an important part of cytochrome and ferridoxin.
Cu plays an important role in enzyme catalysing redox reactions.
Zn is associated with auxin ( a phytohormone ) synthesis.
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