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Red eye spot containing haematochrome is meant for
  1. Photosynthesis
  2. Respiration
  3. Photoreception
  4. None of the above

A
Photosynthesis
B
Photoreception
C
Respiration
D
None of the above
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The Chlamydomonas has sensory spots which are red in color due to the presence of hematochrome. The red color carotenoids reflect light and photoreceptors (ChR1 and ChR2) helps in photoreception. It helps in phototaxis movement. So, the correct answer is option C.

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