Matching. Match the pigment with its relationship to sunlight.
-____ causes some fruits and vegetables to appear orange or yellow.
A)Chlorophyll b
B)Chlorophyll a
C)Phycoerythrobilin
D)Phycocyanobilin
E)Beta-carotene

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Beta-carotene is a pigment responsible for the orange and yellow color in many fruits and vegetables. It is also a precursor for vitamin A, and is important for human health.

Other options:
A) Chlorophyll b and chlorophyll a are pigments involved in photosynthesis, but are not directly related to sunlight's effect on fruit and vegetable color.
C & D) Phycoerythrobilin and phycocyanobilin are pigments found in algae and are not commonly associated with fruit/vegetable color.

Matching Match the Pigment with Its Relationship to Sunlight