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Chloroplast lacks which one of the following pigments?

A
Chlorophyll b
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Carotene
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Anthocyanin
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Xanthophyll
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Solution

The correct option is C Anthocyanin
The pigments involved in the process of photosynthesis are known as photosynthetic pigments. Pigments like chlorophyll, carotenoids (carotene and xanthophylls) and anthocyanin. Chlorophyll b, carotene and xanthophyll are present in the leaf chloroplast. Anthocyanin pigments are responsible for the red, purple and blue colors of many fruits, vegetables, cereal grains and flowers. Thus, option C is correct and other options are incorrect.

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