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NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Photosynthesis and Translocation of Organic Solute

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    Which fractions of the visible spectrum of solar radiations are primarily absorbed by carotenoids of the higher plants?           [AIPMT 2003]

    A) Red and violet

    B) Violet and blue

    C) Blue and green

    D) Green and red

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [B] Carotenoids are a group of yellow, red and orange pigments which function as acessary pigments and protect chlorophyll molecules from destruction by intensive light rays. Carotenoids have three absorption peaks in the blue-violet range of the spectrum.


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