Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene
Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene.
True
False
True
The green pigment chlorophyll can mask the deep yellow-orange compound beta-carotene.
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