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TNPSC Group-I 2021 · Question 48 of 148

The colour of the skin in ripened apples, tomatoes and grapefruits is due to the accumulation of ________.

Biology - Plants

  1. ACarotenoid
  2. BLycopeneCorrect
  3. CAnthocyanin
  4. DEthylene

Answer: B. Lycopene

Explanation

Lycopene, a red carotenoid pigment, is responsible for the red colour of ripened tomatoes and grapefruits (and contributes in apples).

Source: TNPSC Group-I Prelims (held 3 Jan 2021) - official paper via examrace.com

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