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Question : Carrot is orange in colour because:

Option 1: It grows in the soil.

Option 2: It is not exposed to sunlight.

Option 3: It contains carotene.

Option 4: The entire plant is orange in colour.


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Correct Answer: It contains carotene.


Solution : The correct option is It contains carotene.

The orange colour of carrots is a result of the accumulation of beta-carotene in their cells. This pigment serves various functions in the carrot plant, including absorbing light energy for photosynthesis.

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