Which of the following is responsible for the red colour of beetroot?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Betanin.
- The red color of beetroot is primarily due to a group of pigments called betalains. Specifically, the red pigment is betacyanin. Betacyanin gives beetroot its characteristic red or purple color.
- Betalains are water-soluble pigments found in the vacuoles of plant cells and are responsible for the vibrant colors in certain plants, like beets, chard, and certain cactus species.
- Betalains are distinct from anthocyanins, which are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colors in many other fruits and vegetables.