Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 29
Question: In angiosperms, synthesis of chlorophyll occurs in presence of [CPMT 1984]
Options:
A) Phytochrome
B) Light
C) Cytochrome
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
In angiosperms chlorophyll synthesis is a reduction process occurring in light.
But in gymnosperm seedlings, chlorophyll synthesis takes place in darkness in presence of enzyme called ‘chlorophyllase’.
The precursor of chlorphyll is chlorophyllide.
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