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Question
A major element needed for chlorophyll formation is _________
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Magnesium (Mg) is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule. It is located at the center of the porphyrin ring structure. Without magnesium, chlorophyll cannot be synthesized. Nitrogen (N) is also important as it's part of the porphyrin ring, but magnesium is the central atom.
Hint
Which metal atom is at the very center of the chlorophyll molecule, like iron in heme?