Non-green leaves also have chlorophyll. They contain a large amount of ______.

Anthocyanins

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Carotenoids

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Other pigments

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
The leaves of the ornamental plants are colourful. They have the green chlorophyll pigments along with the other pigments. There are red and brown coloured pigments which comprise of the flavonoids and carotenoids. The other pigments like the betalains and other type of chlorophyll pigments mask the green colour of the leaf.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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