Study the following statements regarding chl a molecule. (i) Molecular formula of chl a…
Biology · Class 11 · CBSE — Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Study the following statements regarding chl a molecule.
(i) Molecular formula of chl a is C55H72O5N4Mg (ii) It is the primary photosynthetic pigment.
(iii) In pure state, it is red in colour and thus it absorbs more blue wavelength of light than the red wavelength.
(iv) It is soluble in water as well as petroleum ether.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(i) Molecular formula of chl a is C55H72O5N4Mg (ii) It is the primary photosynthetic pigment.
(iii) In pure state, it is red in colour and thus it absorbs more blue wavelength of light than the red wavelength.
(iv) It is soluble in water as well as petroleum ether.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
- (i) and (iii)
- (iii) and (iv)
- (iii) only
- (iv) only
Answer
(B) (iii) and (iv)
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