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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
A
Vitamin D
B
Folate
C
Vitamin A
D
Vitamin O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The name beta-carotene is derived from the Latin name for carrot. It gives yellow and orange fruits and vegetables their rich hues. Beta-carotene is also used to color foods such as margarine. In the body, beta-carotene converts into vitamin A (retinol).

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweet Potatoes and Health Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are richest in beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes with purple flesh are richer in anthocyanins. Beta-carotene and anthocyanins are naturally occurring plant “phyto” chemicals that give vegetables their bright colors.

Detailed explanation-3: --carotene is the molecule that gives carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, and other yellow or orange vegetables their orange color. It is part of a family of chemicals called the carotenoids, which are found in many fruit and vegetables, as well as some animal products such as egg yolks.

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