Which of the following leaf pigments is/are red if the cell sap is slightly acid and blue if the cell sap is slightly alkaline?
A) carotenes
B) xanthophylls
C) chlorophyll a
D) anthocyanins
E) chlorophyll b

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Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for red, purple, and blue colors in many plants. Their color can change with the pH of the cell sap, appearing red in acidic conditions and blue in alkaline conditions.

Which of the Following Leaf Pigments Is/are Red If the Cell