The pigment that is responsible for the red color of tomatoes and watermelon is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The pigment that is responsible for the red color of tomatoes and watermelon is:
A. Chlorophyll
B. Beta-carotene
C. Lycopene
D. Anthocyanin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lycopene is a red carotenoid pigment that accumulates in ripe tomatoes and watermelon. Beta-carotene is orange, chlorophyll green, anthocyanin purple/red in some plants.

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