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Carotenoids and anthocyanins are secondary metabolites that act as what?
APigments
BDrugs
CToxins
DGums
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pigments
Carotenoids and anthocyanins give colour to plant parts, so they are pigments.
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