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The pigment, that absorbs red and far red light in plants, is

1. xanthophyll
2. cytochrome
3. phytochrome
4. carotene

Correct answer: phytochrome

Solution

Phytochrome is the plant pigment-protein that specifically absorbs red and far-red light and helps regulate light-dependent growth responses. The other options are either accessory pigments or electron carriers, not the red/far-red photoreceptor.

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