Photosynthesis In Higher Plants Question 194

Question: Which of the following is 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 black yellow pigment of carrot roots.