Question
Differentiate between Chlorophyll ‘a’ and Chlorophyll ‘b’ :
Solution
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Chlorophyll ‘a’ |
Chlorophyll ’b’ |
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1. Molecular formula is C55 H72 O5 N4 Mg. |
Molecular formula is C55 H70 O6 N4 Mg. |
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2. It is bluish green in colour. |
It is olive green in colour. |
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3. It is universal and found in lower and higher plants except bacteria. |
3. It is found only in higher plants. |
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4. It has methyl group attached to the third carbon of porphyrin head. |
4. It has –CHO group attached to the third carbon atom of porphyrin head. |
