WAEC Biology 1988 Question 27

Question 27

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Even though some flowering plants contain accessory pigments which give them colours they still contain the pigment

  1. A.melanin
  2. B.chlorophyll
  3. C.xanthrophyll
  4. D.carotene
  5. E.chlorocruorin
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (chlorophyll)

Explanation

All green plants need chlorophyll for photosynthesis, even when other pigments hide its colour.