What Structural Feature Is Most Responsible for Chlorophyll's Ability to Absorb

question 65

Multiple Choice

What structural feature is most responsible for chlorophyll's ability to absorb light?

• A)The magnesium ion.
• B)The conjugated double-bonds in the tetrapyrrole ring.
• C)The phytol side chain.
• D)An aromatic side chain attached to the tetrapyrrole ring.

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