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Which is correct about chlorophylls a and b in leaves of higher plants

A

Both are present in equal proportion

B

Chlorophyll a is more than chlorophyll b

C

Chlorophyll a is less than chlorophyll b

D

Chlorophyll b is ten times more than chlorophyll a.

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Chl a : Chl b=2 : 1`.
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