From the statements given below, Neelima concluded that the dark red coloured croton plants in her garden cannot prepare food on its own. Statement A: Plants that appear green due to chlorophyll pigment are able to a synthesize their food. Statement B: Photosynthesis cannot take place in plants that appear red. Which of the following statements prove that her conclusion is wrong?

• A.  Croton plants are green but do not contain chlorophyll.
• B.  Croton plants are dark red in colour and do not contain chlorophyll.
• C.  Croton plants have chlorophyll but it is hidden by the dark red coloured pigments.
• D.  Croton plants do not have chlorophyll but they can prepare their own food.