Question

From the statements given below, Neelima concluded that the dark red coloured croton plants in her garden cannot prepare food on its own.
Statement A: Plants that appear green due to chlorophyll pigment are able to synthesize their food.
Statement B: Photosynthesis cannot take place in plants that appear red Which of the following statements prove that her conclusion is wrong? a) Croton plants are green but do not contain chlorophyll .
b) Croton plants are dark red in colour and do not contain chlorophyll.
c) Croton plants have chlorophyll but it is hidden by the dark red coloured pigments.
d) Croton' plants do not have chlorophyll but they can prepare their own food.​

Answer 1

b) Croton plants are dark red in colour and do not contain chlorophyll

Explanation:

it would have been green colour if chlorophyll was present in the leaves. Due to the absence of chlorophyll, it cannot trap sunlight to conduct photosynthesis and therefore does NOT prepare food of its own.

Answer 2

Answer: Croton plants have chlorophyll but it is hidden by the dark red coloured pigments.

Explanation: They are covered by dark red coloured pigments.