What pigment is responsible for the red color inside a watermelon?
- A. Chlorophyll
- B. Beta-carotene
- C. Lycopene
- D. Anthocyanin
Explanation
Lycopene is the red carotenoid pigment responsible for the red flesh of many watermelons and tomatoes. Chlorophyll is green, beta-carotene is orange, and anthocyanins produce red, purple or blue colours in many other plants.