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Question

What will be the effwct on phytochrome in a plant sujected to continuous red light ?

Options

A.Level of phytochrome decreases
B.Phytochrome is decreases
C.Phytochrome synthesis increases
D.Destruction and synthesis of phytochrome remain in equilibrium

Solution

Continuous exposure to red light causes (a) conversion of Pr to Pfr which is rapidly destroyed, (b) inhibition of synthesis of Pr Thus, total amount of phytochrome is decreased.

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