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The core metal of chlorophyll is

1. iron
2. magnesium
3. nickel
4. copper

Correct answer: magnesium

Solution

Chlorophyll molecules contain a porphyrin-like ring with a central metal ion that is essential for light absorption. In plants, that central metal is magnesium, not iron or the other listed metals.

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