The chemical structure of chlorophyll is based on a complex organic ring structure, with a long hydrophobic side

chain and a(n) ____ atom in the center of the ring.



a. carbon
b. manganese
c. magnesium
d. iron
e. nitrogen


ANSWER: c

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