Question

Odd one out: chlorophyll,carotene,xanthophyll,chromatin

Answer 1

Answer:

chromatin is the odd one out because it is a network found in nucleus while others are color pigments in plastids.

Answer 2

Answer:

Chromatin is the correct option. It is present in chromosomes of DNA. Rest other options are pigments of plants used during the photosynthesis process .

Chromatin is called a complex of DNA with proteins. It forms chromosomes in the nucleus. The DNA present in the nucleus is highly condensed in nature and nuclear proteins are wrapped around it.  It can be of Heterochromatin or Euchromatin .

Explanation:

1. Chlorophyll - It is the natural compound found in green plants. It's main function is to help plants absorb energy from the sun and undergo photosynthesis.
2. Carotene - These are photosynthetic pigments found in leaf. Carotene molecule structure has no oxygen atom in its molecule.  
3. Xanthophyll -  It is defined as the yellow colour pigments found in leaves .
4. It forms major division of carotenoid group in plants.