The yellow pigment in papaya fruit is

A. Carotene

B. Anthocyanin

C. Xanthophyll

D. Caricaxanthin

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The yellow pigment in papaya fruit is Caricaxanthin. The caricaxanthin is the combination word used for carotene and Xanthophyll.
Thus, the yellow colour of papaya fruit is due to the presence of carotene and xanthophyll pigment present in the chromoplasts of the fruit pulp.