The red color of tomatoes is due to the presence of ________.
The red color of tomatoes is due to the presence of
________.
टमाटर का लाल रंग ________ की उपस्थिति के कारण होता हैं।
Detailed Solution & Logic
Lycopene/लाइकोपीन
Solution / व्याख्या:
The red color of Tomato is due to the presence of Lycopene, a natural red pigment and antioxidant.
Lycopene belongs to the carotenoid family and gives red color to fruits like:
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Guava (pink varieties)
It is known for helping reduce the risk of heart diseases and may protect against certain cancers.
टमाटर का लाल रंग लाइकोपीन नामक वर्णक के कारण होता है। यह एक प्राकृतिक एंटीऑक्सीडेंट भी है।
Why other options are wrong / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं:
❌ Alizarin → लाल रंग का dye, mainly from madder plant.
❌ Beta-carotene → गाजर का नारंगी रंग देता है.
❌ Limonene → नींबू/संतरे की खुशबू से संबंधित compound है.
👉 Exam Trick:
Tomato = Red = Lycopene 🍅
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