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We finally know what makes orange carrots orange
28 Sep 2023 17:00
Three genes are turned off to make carrots produce high levels of alpha and beta-carotene, which make them a rich source of vitamin A and give them their orange hue
Source: New Scientist

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We finally know what makes orange carrots orange