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Q. |
The orange colour of carrot is because of – |
A. | it grows in the soil |
B. | Carotene |
C. | it is not exposed to sun-light |
D. | the entire plant is orange in colour |
Answer» B. Carotene | |
Explanation: The carrot gets its characteristic, bright orange colour from beta-carotene and lesser amounts of carotene, carotene, lutein and zeaxan thin. |
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