Question

Match the following.

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \left(a\right)\text{Xanthophyll}& \left(i\right)\text{Carrot}\\ \left(b\right)\text{Carotene}& \left(ii\right)\text{Red cabbage}\\ \left(c\right)\text{Anthocyanin}& \left(iii\right)\text{Papaya}\end{array}$

• A. a-i, b-ii, c-iii
• B. a-ii, b-i, c-iii
• C. a-iii, b-i, c-ii
• D. a-ii, b-iii, c-i

Answer 1

The correct option is C a-iii, b-i, c-ii

$\bullet$ Plant pigments are coloured substances produced by plants. Xanthophyll, carotene and anthocyanin (column A) are examples of plant pigments.
$\bullet$ Xanthophyll gives the yellowish-orange appearance to papaya.
$\bullet$ Carotene gives orange colour to carrots.
$\bullet$ Red cabbage is red due to the presence of Anthocyanin.