The chlorophyll molecule consists of a head and a tail. What is the primary characteristic of the phytol tail that determines its location in the thylakoid?
Q1. The chlorophyll molecule consists of a head and a tail. What is the primary characteristic of the phytol tail that determines its location in the thylakoid?
Answer: Hydrophobic
Explanation: The phytol tail is hydrophobic and anchors the pigment in the thylakoid membrane. The porphyrin head is hydrophilic.