Match vegetable colour to pigment.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking to match the color of different vegetables to their corresponding pigments. This involves understanding which pigments are associated with specific colors, such as green, yellow, and red/purple.

Answer

White/Pale Yellow: Anthoxanthins, Green: Chlorophyll, Orange/Bright Yellow: Carotenoid, Red/Purple: Anthocyanins.

White/Pale Yellow - Anthoxanthins, Green - Chlorophyll, Orange/Bright Yellow - Carotenoid, Red/Purple - Anthocyanins.

Answer for screen readers

White/Pale Yellow - Anthoxanthins, Green - Chlorophyll, Orange/Bright Yellow - Carotenoid, Red/Purple - Anthocyanins.

More Information

Pigments in plants not only give them their distinctive colors, but also have roles in absorbing light for photosynthesis and protecting against damage.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing anthocyanins with carotenoids because both can appear red. Remember that carotenoids also give orange and yellow colors.

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