Which one of the following photosynthetic pigment is called bili proteins?

Chlorophyll a

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Chlorophyll b

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Phycobilin

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Carotenoids

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Solution

The correct option is C Phycobilin
Green chromoproteins are called as biliproteins. It is a photosynthetic pigment found in many insects such as grasshopper. It is derived from the biliverdin, bile pigment. Phycobilin are found attached to the biliproteins.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Phycobilin.'

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