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The colour of flower petals is due to the presence of

A
Xanthophyll
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Carotenes
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C
Phycoerythrin
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D
Anthocyanin
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Solution

The correct option is D Anthocyanin
Anthocyanins are red or purple coloured water soluble pigments present in the plant cell vacuoles. They are responsible for the colour of flowers, fruits and leaves. Whereas, Phycoerythrin is a photosynthetic pigment found in red algae. Carotenes and Xanthophylls are carotenoid pigments of higher plants. They are accessory photosynthetic pigments. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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