Which of the following is a yellow colour pigment?

Xanthophyll

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Anthocyanin

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Carotene

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Chlorophyll

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Solution

The correct option is A Xanthophyll
Plant pigments are coloured substances produced by plants. These pigments help in photosynthesis, growth and development of the plant. From the given options, xanthophyll is a yellow colour pigment. It is present in fruits like papaya and peaches. Anthocyanin is red, carotene is yellowish-orange and chlorophyll is a green coloured pigment.

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