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Red colour of tomato is due to
Red colour of tomato is due to
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The correct option is C Lycopene
An important class of non-green pigments in plants is carotenoids. Carotenoids may be of two types : carotenes and xanthophylls. Lycopene from the tomato species, is a bright red carotene. It is found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, papaya, etc.
An important class of non-green pigments in plants is carotenoids. Carotenoids may be of two types : carotenes and xanthophylls. Lycopene from the tomato species, is a bright red carotene. It is found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, papaya, etc.
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