EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Red pigment is found in.
A
Nucleoplasm
B
Mitochondria
C
Choloroplasts
D
Cell sap in vacuoles of the leaf
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -anthocyanin, major class of red to blue flavonoid pigments that are extensively represented in plants. Anthocyanins are water-soluble and are found in the vacuoles of plant cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Anthocyanin’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anthocyanins are present in cell sap.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vacuoles of many plant cells (e.g., flower petals and fruits) contain anthocyanins (Chapter 18.3) and other pigments which attract pollinators and seed disperser, respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cell sap is found inside the vacuole and anthocyanin is seen within the vacuole in the cell sap. Therefore the correct answer is option (D), Cell sap. Note: Anthocyanins are antioxidants that give color to different fruits and leaves.

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