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1. Mention the Two major kinds of chlorophyll pigments present in thylkoid
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Chloroplasts are surrounded by a double membrane and contain a third inner membrane, called the thylakoid membrane. In electron microscope thylakoid membrane looks lije stack of coins.The green pigment chlorophyll is located within the thylakoid membrane, and the space between the thylakoid and the chloroplast membranes is called the stroma.
Chlorophyll A is the major pigment used in photosynthesis, but there are several types of chlorophyll and numerous other pigments that respond to light, including red, brown, and blue pigments. At least five forms of chlorophyll exist.
Chlorophyll a and b are insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, and oils
Chlorophyll a occurs in all types of plants and in algae. Chlorophyll b is found primarily in land plants. Chlorophyll c1 and chlorophyll c2 are present in various types of algae. Chlorophyll d is found in red algae.