The phytol tail of a chlorophyll molecule is essential for its attachment to the thylakoid. This tail is primarily composed of which elements?
Q1. The phytol tail of a chlorophyll molecule is essential for its attachment to the thylakoid. This tail is primarily composed of which elements?
Answer: Carbon and Hydrogen
Explanation: The phytol tail is a long hydrocarbon chain (C20H39); the porphyrin ring contains the nitrogen and magnesium atoms.