Question

Chlorophyll is formed from

A Glutathione Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Glutamic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Aspartic acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Phosphobilinogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Chlorophyll is derived from protoporphyrin IX, with an important precursor being phosphobilinogen, which eventually leads to the synthesis of heme, a component of chlorophyll.

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