Multiple choice

Carrot is orange in colour because

  1. It grows in the soil

  2. It is not exposed to sunlight

  3. It contains carotene

  4. The entire plant is orange in colour

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Carrots contain carotene, specifically beta-carotene, which is a pigment responsible for their orange color. Beta-carotene is also a precursor to vitamin A in the human body. The color is due to this chemical pigment, not soil conditions or sunlight exposure.