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IAT IISER2025BiologyPhotosynthesis in Higher Plants

Which one of the following statements about a plant carotenoid is FALSE?

Options

  1. AIt is an accessory pigment which absorbs light at 600-700 ~nm .
  2. BIt protects chlorophyll a from photo-oxidation.
  3. CIt provides precursor for the synthesis of stress hormone in plants.
  4. DIt accumulates in chromoplasts during fruit ripening.

Correct answer

A. It is an accessory pigment which absorbs light at 600-700 ~nm .

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