HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What plant pigments belong to a class of molecules called flavenoids; appear red, purple, or blue, and protect plants from overexposure to ultraviolet light and extreme temperatures?
A
anthocyanins
B
carotenoids
C
chlorophyll b
D
xanthophylls
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anthocyanins are blue, red, or purple pigments found in plants, especially flowers, fruits, and tubers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anthocyanins (an-tho-SY-uh-nins) are a group of deep red, purple and blue pigments found in plants. They’re part of a larger category of plant-based chemicals called flavonoids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid pigments found naturally in all the tissues of the higher group of plants. This pigment functions by providing colour to the stem, leaves, roots, fruits, and flowers. Based on their pH, these type of pigments appears red, blue, purple and other dark colours.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anthocyanins are the flavonoids responsible for the blue, purple, red, and orange color of several flowers, leaves, and fruits.

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