The colour of beetroot is attributed to which of the following compounds?

Correct option is A

· The red-purple colour of beetroot is due to betalains, which include β-cyanins and β-xanthins.
· Anthocyanins are responsible for red and purple colours in other plants like berries but are not found in beetroot.
· Carotenoids (β-Carotene, Xanthophylls) are responsible for orange and yellow colours in plants like carrots and corn.