- Chlorophyll is the primary pigment responsible for absorbing light energy during photosynthesis. - Its unique structure, with a central magnesium atom, is crucial for its function in capturing light. - Deficiency of magnesium in plants leads to chlorosis, a yellowing of leaves, particularly between the veins, due to reduced chlorophyll production.
Which one of the following elements is essential for the formation of chlorophyll in green plants?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2018 · Topic: Plant Nutrition (Macronutrients: Role, uptake, and deficiency symptoms)
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