Carotenoids perform protective function in_____________?
Correct answer: C. Both of these
- A. Animals
- B. Plants
- C. Both of these
- D. None of these
Explanation
Carotenoids protect photosynthetic tissues by dissipating excess light energy and preventing photooxidative damage to chlorophyll; in animals, dietary carotenoids can also act as antioxidant protective compounds. Students may choose plants only because the photosynthetic protective role is emphasized in biology texts, but the broader protective function occurs in both plants and animals.
Last updated
Related questions
1 NADH in respiratory chain produces:
A marathon runner who trains at altitude increases the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen. The direct benefit to respiration is
About __________ % of photosynthesis is carried by terrestrial plants, while rest occurs in ocean, lakes, and ponds?
According to the chemiosmotic theory, ATP is synthesised when
Active transport is dependent on____________?