Question: 122. Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Chlorophyll a | I. Yellow-green |
| B. Chlorophyll b | II. Yellow |
| C. Xanthophylls | III. Blue-green |
| D. Carotenoids | IV. Yellow to Yellow-orange |
Choose the option with all correct matches.
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(2) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
(3) A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
(4) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Answer: Option (2)
Explanation:
Chlorophyll a is the primary photosynthetic pigment and appears blue-green in color.
Chlorophyll b is an accessory pigment and appears yellow-green in color.
Xanthophylls are accessory pigments belonging to the carotenoid group and appear yellow in color.
Carotenoids include pigments like carotenes and show yellow to yellow-orange coloration.
Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-I, C-II, and D-IV.