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The absorption spectrum for carotenoids are shown here. These are accessory pigments associated with photosynthesis, but they are not the main pigments that drive photosynthesis. If plants reabsorb their chlorophyll pigments, leaving only carotenoids in the leaf, what color would the leaves appear?
A) blue
B) green
C) orange
D) purple

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Answer:

The correct answer is orange.

Explanation:

Carotenoids are the accessory pigments generated by plants.Carotenoid belongs to terpinoid family of secondary metabolites.Many vegetables such as pumpkin,tomato, carrot have specific color combination only due to the presence of carotenoids.

      Carotenoid is responsible for orange,yellow and red coloration of various vegetables such as pumpkin,carrot,tomato etc.

Answer:

Orange

Explanation:

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