Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Chlorophyll a, B. Chlorophyll b, C. Xanthophylls, D. Carotenoids. List-II: (I) Yellow-green…

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Question

Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Chlorophyll a, B. Chlorophyll b, C. Xanthophylls, D. Carotenoids. List-II: (I) Yellow-green, (II) Yellow, (III) Blue-green, (IV) Yellow to Yellow-orange. Choose the option with all correct matches.

  1. A. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  2. B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV (Correct answer)
  3. C. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
  4. D. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Correct Answer

Option B — A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.

Key Points

  • Chlorophyll a — blue-green (III).
  • Chlorophyll b — yellow-green (I).
  • Xanthophylls — yellow (II).
  • Carotenoids — yellow to yellow-orange (IV).

Topics covered: NEET UG 2025 Botany Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Photosynthetic Pigments