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The core element of chlorophyll is
A
Mn
B
Mg
C
Zn
D
Fe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Magnesium is the central element present in the chlorophyll.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mg is the core element of chlorophyll.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mg2+ is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule, and fluctuations in its levels in the chloroplast regulate the activity of key photosynthetic enzymes. Relatively little is known of the proteins mediating Mg2+ uptake and transport in plants.

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

Detailed explanation-5: -Chlorophyll a contains a magnesium ion encased in a large ring structure known as a chlorin. The chlorin ring is a heterocyclic compound derived from pyrrole. Four nitrogen atoms from the chlorin surround and bind the magnesium atom. The magnesium center uniquely defines the structure as a chlorophyll molecule.

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