Multiple choice

_________ is the water-repelling pigments present in leaves.

  1. 'Chlorophyll a'

  2. 'Chlorophyll b'

  3. Carotenoids

  4. Anthocyanins

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Carotenoids are very long-chain water-repelling pigments that are synthesized in the plastids of plant cells. These pigments primarily absorb  the blue wavelengths, allowing the longer wavelengths to be scattered and producing the yellow colour.