4th Class Science Plants and Animals Question Bank Plant Life - II (How Plants Make Food)

From the statements given below, Neelima concluded that the dark red coloured croton plants in her garden cannot prepare food on its own.

Statement A: Plants that appear green due to chlorophyll pigment are able to a synthesize their food.

Statement B: Photosynthesis cannot take place in plants that appear red.

Which of the following statements prove that her conclusion is wrong?

A) Croton plants are green but do not contain chlorophyll.

B) Croton plants are dark red in colour and do not contain chlorophyll.

C) Croton plants have chlorophyll but it is hidden by the dark red coloured pigments.

D) Croton plants do not have chlorophyll but they can prepare their own food.

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

In croton plants, the chlorophyll pigment is present but hidden by dark red colour and so are able to a synthesize food on their own.