what makes a pumpkin turn orange?

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what makes a pumpkin turn orange?

2006-10-02 10:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by xxxx0395 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Beta carotene, I think.

2006-10-02 11:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Christina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's the beta carotene, an orange pigment responsible for the pumpkin's, carrots and other orange vegetables. The more intense the colour, the more carotene it contains. It is an anti-oxidant, so it is very good to prevent cancer, aging and so on.

2006-10-02 18:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Kyra Z 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

i think it is the sun

2006-10-02 18:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by T.O. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

that is the natural color when it ripe.

2006-10-02 17:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Arcie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋