Question

When beet root slices are soaked in water for five minutes, the water turns

red. Give reason to support your answer?​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is due to presence of anthocyanin in beet roots, which is a water soluble pigment . Carrots have carotene which does not dissolve in water and therefore, water remains colourless.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is due to presence of anthocyanin in beet roots, which is a water soluble pigment . Carrots have carotene which does not dissolve in water and therefore, water remains colourless.