Practice mode Horticulture

Which pigment gives tomatoes their red colour?

Correct answer B. Lycopene

Explanation

Lycopene is a red carotenoid that accumulates as tomatoes ripen and chlorophyll breaks down; it is also valued as a dietary antioxidant.

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