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Agriculture · Q557

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 557

Q557

Delphinidin- a plant pigment is responsible for the development of . . . . . . . . colour.

A.
Red
B.
Blue
Answer
C.
Orange
D.
Pink

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct answer is B: Blue.
Let's break down why:

Delphinidin is a type of anthocyanidin, which is a natural pigment found in plants.
Anthocyanidins are responsible for a wide range of colors in fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

Specifically, delphinidin tends to produce blue or purple hues.
Think of blueberries, purple grapes, or violet flowers – they often owe their color to delphinidin.

While other pigments contribute to red, orange, and pink colors, delphinidin is most closely associated with blue.