Question

Carrot is orange in colour because ?

• A. It grows in the soil
• B. It is not exposed to sunlight
• C. It contains carotene
• D. The entire plant is orange in colour

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It contains carotene

Carrots derive their color from pigment compounds called carotenoids. Orange carrots are colored by alpha- and beta-carotene, while red carrots get their color from lycopene, yellow from lutein and purple from anthocyanin. These pigments also provide nutrition.