The element that is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The element that is a central component of the chlorophyll molecule is:
A. Magnesium
B. Iron
C. Calcium
D. Zinc
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Magnesium (Mg²⁺) is the central atom in the porphyrin ring of chlorophyll, essential for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis. Iron is central in heme (hemoglobin, cytochromes). Calcium is a secondary messenger and structural component, zinc is a cofactor. Magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis.

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