Which pigment is primarily found in chromoplasts and gives fruits like tomatoes their red color?
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Correct answer: Lycopene
Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment stored in chromoplasts. During fruit ripening, chloroplasts often differentiate into chromoplasts as chlorophyll degrades and carotenoids accumulate.
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