How are chlorophyll molecules attached to thylakoid membranes?
A) by a magnesium ion
B) with a porphyrin ring
C) with a methyl group
D) by a hydroxide group
E) by a long hydrocarbon side chain

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Chlorophyll molecules are anchored to the thylakoid membranes by a long hydrocarbon tail, known as a phytol chain, which helps embed the chlorophyll in the lipid bilayer of the membrane.

How Are Chlorophyll Molecules Attached to Thylakoid Membranes