Which pigment absorbs the red and far-red light?
- Cytochrome
- Phytochrome
- Carotenoids
- Chlorophyll
Answer
(2) Phytochrome
Solution
Phytochrome is a chromoprotein pigment of plants that exists in two interconvertible forms:
Pr absorbs red light (about 660 nm) and changes to Pfr; Pfr absorbs far-red light (about 730 nm) and changes back to Pr.
∴ Phytochrome absorbs both red and far-red light and controls photoperiodic responses, seed germination, etc.
Answer: (2)