Chlorophyll and Haemoglobin Structure - Drawing and Comparison

Explore the structural intricacies of chlorophyll and haemoglobin in this 12-minute chemistry video. Learn how to draw these complex molecules, starting with chlorophyll's structure and its resonance. Discover the rules for methyl placement and side chains, and understand the differences between porphyrin and phytole components. Examine the porphyrin head and phytole tail separately, along with their functions. Then, delve into haemoglobin's structure, including its unique side chains. Gain valuable insights into these crucial biological molecules through clear explanations and step-by-step illustrations.

Syllabus

– intro
– Structure of Chlorophyll
– Rule 2 Resonance Structure
– Rule 3 Placement of Methyl
– Rule 4 Side Chains
– Porphyrin v/s Phytole
– Part 1 Porphyrin Head
– Part 2 Phytole
– Functions of Porphyrin & Phytole
– Structure of Haemoglobin
– Side Chain Haemoglobin
– conclusion