Red color of tomato is due to___________?
Correct answer: C. Lycopene
- A. Anthocyanin
- B. Xanthophyll's
- C. Lycopene
- D. None of these
Explanation
Lycopene is the red carotenoid pigment that gives ripe tomatoes their characteristic colour. Anthocyanins commonly produce red-purple shades, while xanthophylls are yellow pigments.
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