Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are
- carotenoids
- anthocyanins
- xanthophylls
- chlorophylls.
Answer
(2) anthocyanins
Solution
Chlorophylls, carotenoids and xanthophylls are fat-soluble pigments located in the thylakoid membranes of plastids.
⇒ Anthocyanins are water-soluble flavonoid pigments dissolved in the cell sap of vacuoles; they give red, purple and blue colours to flowers, fruits and leaves.
Answer: (2)