Plant Growth And Development Question 128
Question: Which one of the following statements is true for the phytochrome [MP PMT 1995]
Options:
A) Phytochrome is a phytohormone
B) Phytochrome is a photosynthetic pigment
C) Phytochrome is a pigment that controls growth, photomorphogenesis and development of many plants
D) Phytochrome is a regulatory protein that controls several dark-dependent developmental processes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Phytochrome is pigment which regulates growth and development like, photoperiodism, chloroplast development, leaf abscission and senescence etc.