While the head of a chlorophyll molecule is hydrophilic, which structural component is an anomaly by being highly hydrophobic?
Q1. While the head of a chlorophyll molecule is hydrophilic, which structural component is an anomaly by being highly hydrophobic?
Answer: Phytol tail
Explanation: The phytol tail is hydrophobic and anchors the molecule. The porphyrin head is tempting but is hydrophilic and faces the exterior.