Which metal ion is found at the center of a chlorophyll molecule?

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11 May 2018
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The chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium (Mg2+) as its central metal ion, which plays a crucial role in capturing light energy during photosynthesis. Other metal ions like iron, zinc, and copper are not central to chlorophyll's structure.

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