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Red colour of tomatoes, carrots and chillies is due to the presence of a type of carotene pigment called as
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Important Questions on Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
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Yellowish colour of autumn foliage is due to the presence of a type of xanthophyll pigment called as
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Which of these is a type of phycobilin pigment?
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Visible part of electromagnetic spectrum consists of radiations having a wavelength in the range of
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Indigo and red regions of VIBGYOR, respectively fall in the range of wavelength
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The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a shows maximum absorption in _____ and _____ regions of light.
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Given graph represents the absorption spectra of three photosynthetic pigments, chl , chl and -carotene.
Select the correct statement regarding this.
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Study the following statements.
(i) Red light falling in the range of wavelength is the most effective for photosynthesis.
(ii) Green light falling in the range of wavelength is the least effective for photosynthesis.
(iii) Chl , chl , carotenes and xanthophylls are soluble in organic solvents.
(iv) Phycobilins (phycocyanin, allophycocyanin and phycoerythrin) are soluble in water.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Accessory photosynthetic pigments in most green plants are
