Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 84

Question: Assertion : Rhoeo leaves contain anthocyanin pigments in epidermal cells. Reason : Anthocyanins are accessory photosynthetic pigments. [AIIMS 2003]

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Anthocyanin pigment, present in cell sap of vacuole.

It is responsible for the colouration of flower parts.

It is not a photosynthetic pigment.