Multiple choice

Which of the photoreceptors use FAD as chromophore?

  1. Phototropins
  2. Phytochrome
  3. Cryptochrome
  4. BLUF-proteins

  1. Only 1 and 2

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. Only 2 and 4

  5. Only 3 and 4

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. The cryptochrome and the BLUF-proteins use flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) as chromophore.