Question

The green color of leafy vegetables is due to the pigment:

• A. Chlorophyll
• B. Carotene
• C. Lycopene
• D. Anthocyanin

Hint:

Chlorophyll = Green pigment = Photosynthesis. It’s the signature pigment in all green plants and leafy vegetables.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The green color in leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and lettuce is due to the presence of the pigment chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll is a green pigment located in the chloroplasts of plant cells and is crucial for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
Let’s briefly look at the other pigments:
- Carotene is an orange-yellow pigment found in carrots and other orange-colored vegetables.
- Lycopene is a red pigment, most commonly found in tomatoes.
- Anthocyanin gives red, purple, or blue colors to fruits and vegetables like berries and eggplant.
Thus, chlorophyll is responsible for the distinctive green coloration of leafy vegetables.