All of the following are constituents of chlorophyll molecules, except
A
Calcium
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B
Carbon
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C
Hydrogen
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D
Magnesium
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Solution
The correct option is A Calcium The chlorophyll molecule is the component present in the plants that absorb the energy from the sunlight for the process of photosynthesis. The molecular structure of chlorophyll shows a chlorin ring with four nitrogen atoms surrounded by a central magnesium atom and has several side chains made up of methyl groups.