Q. Red color of tomato is due to the presence of –

A
Lycopene
B
Chromoplast
C
Carotine
D
Betanine
Solution:
  • Tomatoes appear red in colour due to the presence of the pigment lycopene
  • The yellow color of turmeric is due to curcumin
  • Brown colour of these algae results from the dominance of the xanthophyll pigment fucoxanthin
  • Carrots and other orange fruits and vegetables are rich in a pigment known as beta-carotene
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