Carotenoids perform protective function in which of the following organism?
Correct answer: C. Both
- A. Animals
- B. Plants
- C. Both
- D. None of these
Explanation
Carotenoids perform a protective function in plants. They act as pigments and antioxidants, helping to protect plant cells from damage caused by excessive light and reactive oxygen species. Moreover, carotenoid pigments, present in many eyes and photoreceptors, seem especially suited to protect against the deleterious effects of light because they absorb the dangerous short wavelength part of the light spectrum. Hence correct option is option C.
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