Multiple choice

Which of the following photosynthetic pigments are not found in higher plants and green algae?

P. α-Chlorophyll Q. β-Chlorophyll R. Chlorophyll c S. Phycobilin

  1. P and Q

  2. Q and R

  3. Q and S

  4. R and S

  5. Q, R and S
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because Chlorophyll c is found only in the photosynthetic members of the chromista as well as the dinoflagellates and Phycobilins are water-soluble pigments, and are therefore, found in the cytoplasm or in the stroma of the chloroplast. They occur only in Cyanobacteria and Rhodophyta.

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