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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 7. Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition

Which of the following statements are INCORRECT with respect to phytochrome?
i. Phytochrome is light receiving proteinaceous pigment present in leaves of plants.
ii. Phytochrome pigment exists in two forms.
iii. Two forms of phytochromes are interconvertible.
iv. Phytochromes are located in chloroplast of green cells.
v. Phytochrome \(P_r\),form inhibits flowering in LDP during dark period.

  1. A i only
  2. B i, ii and iii only
  3. C i, ii and iv only
  4. D iv only
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(D) iv only

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Phytochromes are are located in the cell membrane of green cells.