NEET Biology Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Question Bank Light Reaction Pigments

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    Which of the following is black-yellow pigment of carrot roots

    A) Alpha-carotene

    B) Beta-carotene

    C) Violoxanthin

    D) Fucoxanthin

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The \[\beta -\]carotene on hydrolysis gives vitamin A, hence the carotenes are also called provitamin A. \[\beta -\]carotene is black yellow pigment of carrot roots.


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