Correct option is C
Phytochrome is a photoreceptor pigment responsible for sensing light duration and plays a crucial role in
photoperiodism (response of plants to light and dark periods).
(a)
Chlorophyll: Involved in
photosynthesis, not photoperiodism.
(b)
Carotenoid: Provides pigmentation and protects against photooxidative damage.
(d)
Anthocyanin: Responsible for
red, purple, or
blue pigments in plants.
Important Point: Phytochrome exists in two forms: Pr (inactive) and Pfr (active), which regulate flowering in short-day and long-day plants.