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Biology Test - 2 Grade IX CBSE
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The yellow, red or orange pigments of green plants are called
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xanthophyll
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Xanthophylls are yellow, orange, and red pigments belonging to the carotenoid family. They become visible when chlorophyll degrades (autumn leaf color). Chlorophyll is green. 'Leucophyll' is not a standard term - white pigments are typically chromoplasts without pigment. Erythrophyll is not standard botanical terminology.