Question

Which one of the following pigment does not occur in the chloroplast?

• A. Carotene
• B. Xanthophyll
• C. Anthocyanin
• D. Chlorophyll 'b'

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Anthocyanin

Anthocyanin is a pigment present inside vacuole of the plant cell and it gives colour to flower.
Carotene is a pigment present inside the thylakoid of the plant cell and it gives colour to fruits,vegetables.
Xanthophyll is a pigment present inside the thylakoid of the plant cell and it gives colour to leaves. These are the yellow pigment of the leaves.
Chlorophyll 'b' is a form of chlorophyll and is present in the thylakoid of the plant cell and it imparts green colour.