Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 194
Which of the following is the black-yellow pigment of carrot roots
Options:
A) Alpha-carotene
B) Beta-carotene
C) Violoxanthin
D) Fucoxanthin
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The $ \beta - $ carotene on hydrolysis gives vitamin A, hence the carotenes are also called provitamin A.
$ \beta - $ carotene is orange pigment of carrot roots.
BETA
