Red to orange pigments are_____________?
Correct answer: A. Carotenes
- A. Carotenes
- B. Carotenoids
- C. Xanthophylls
- D. Chlorophyll
Explanation
Carotenes are carotenoid pigments that commonly produce red, orange or orange-yellow colours and contain only carbon and hydrogen. Xanthophylls are oxygen-containing carotenoids and are generally yellow, so c is the likely choice when all carotenoid pigments are treated as identical.
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