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Q. Most of the red, blue and purple colours of plants are due to a pigment called
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Explanation:
- Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments responsible for red, blue, and purple colors in plants.
- They are found in the vacuoles of plant cells and belong to the flavonoid group.
- The color variation depends on the pH of the cell sap:
- Acidic conditions → Red
- Neutral conditions → Purple
- Alkaline conditions → Blue
Other Pigments:
- Carotene → Orange color
- Chlorophyll → Green color
- Xanthophylls → Yellow color
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