Red to orange pigments are_____________?

Correct answer: A. Carotenes

  • A. Carotenes
  • B. Carotenoids
  • C. Xanthophylls
  • D. Chlorophyll

Explanation

Carotenes are carotenoid pigments that commonly produce red, orange or orange-yellow colours and contain only carbon and hydrogen. Xanthophylls are oxygen-containing carotenoids and are generally yellow, so c is the likely choice when all carotenoid pigments are treated as identical.

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