Red eye spot containing haematochrome is meant for

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Photoreception

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Photoreception
The Chlamydomonas has sensory spots which are red in color due to the presence of hematochrome. The red color carotenoids reflect light and photoreceptors (ChR1 and ChR2) helps in photoreception. It helps in phototaxis movement. So, the correct answer is option C.

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