Question

The term phytochrome was introduced by

• A. Borthwick and Hendricks
• B. Borthwick
• C. Moore
• D. Garner and Allard

Answer 1

The correct option is D Garner and Allard

The phytochrome pigment was discovered by Sterling Hendricks and Harry Borthwick. However, the term phytochrome was coined by Garner and Allard. These are photoreceptive chemicals present in plants which are used to detect light. They are sensitive to red and far-red wavelength of light. It is involved in photoperiodism in many flowering plants.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.