HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
CROP PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Instead of-CH3 group at the third C of the side group of Chl a, Chl b has
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-COOH group
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-CO group
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-CHO group
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-OH group
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In chlorophyll, a third carbon of the side group is-CH3 . In chlorophyll b, side group at the third carbon is-CHO. So, the correct answer is option is C. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -The main difference between chlorophyll A and B is their role in photosynthesis; chlorophyll A is the principal pigment involved in the photosynthesis whereas chlorophyll B is the accessory pigment, collecting the energy in order to pass into chlorophyll A.
Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘−CH3 group’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chl a has a methyl group (-CH3) and Chl b has an aldehyde group (-CHO) in its structure.
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