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Flower colours of red, pink, blue and purple come mainly from pigments called `"______"`.

A

Carotenoids

B

Lycopene

C

Chlorophyll

D

Anthocyanins

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Anthocyanins are colored water-soluble pigments belonging to the phenolic group. The pigments are in glycosylated forms. Anthocyanins are responsible for the colors in fruits and vegetables. Berries, currants grapes, and some tropical fruits have high anthocyanins content.
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