Question

The metallic element present in chlorophyll is.

• A. Hg
• B. Fe
• C. Mg
• D. Ni

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mg

The correct option is C.

Explanations of the correct option:

Option C:

1. Magnesium is used in the metal present in chlorophyll.
2. Without Mg plants would not be able to capture sunlight to convert energy.
3. Magnesium is the central atom of the chlorophyll pigment.
4. The magnesium helps chlorophyll via activating electrons.

Explanations of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Hg is not present in chlorophyll.
2. This is an incorrect option.

Option B:

1. Fe forms the central core of stroma in the chloroplast.
2. It helps in the synthesis of chlorophyll.
3. It is not present in chlorophyll.
4. This is an incorrect option.

Option D:

1. Nickel is used in the metabolism of urea.
2. It also helps in nitrogen fixation.
3. This is not the correct option.

Final answer: The metallic element present in chlorophyll is Mg.