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Which pigment is found in skeletal muscles and is the main reason why meat appears red?
Which pigment is found in skeletal muscles and is the main reason why meat appears red?
- Melanin
- Hemoglobin
- Myoglobin (correct)
- Chlorophyll
What is the main reason why meat appears red?
What is the main reason why meat appears red?
- Presence of myoglobin (correct)
- Cooking temperature
- Amount of water
- Presence of fat
Which of the following pigments is responsible for the red color of meat?
Which of the following pigments is responsible for the red color of meat?
- Carotene
- Chlorophyll
- Hemoglobin
- Myoglobin (correct)