Which of the following is water soluble?

Phycobilin

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Carotene

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Xanthophyll

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Chlorophyll

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Solution

The correct option is A Phycobilin
A) Phycobilin is red or blue photosynthetic pigment present red algae and cyanobacteria. They are proteins that are soluble in water.
B) Carotenoids are insoluble in water but are soluble in organic solvents.
C) Xanthophylls are insoluble in water.
D) Chlorophyll is insoluble in water.
So the correct answer is 'Phycobilin'.

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