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Which pigment is absent in chloroplasts?

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Xanthophyll
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Anthocyanin
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Chlorophyll-b
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Carotene
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Solution

The correct option is B Anthocyanin
XanthophyllIt is a yellow colour pigment found in the stroma region of the chloroplast.
AnthocyaninIt is mainly found in the cell vacuole, especially in fruits and flowers.
Chlorophyll - bIt is a green colour pigment and found in the thylakoid region of the chloroplast.
Carotene It is an orange colour pigment and found in the stroma region of the chloroplast.
So, the correct answer is ' Anthocyanin'.

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