Previous Page Next Page Page 8 of 20 Question 8 (1 point) One of the main differences between navy beans and black beans is that black beans have a dark-colored seed coat which is due to higher amounts of anthocyanins. True False Previous Page Next Page Page 8 of 20 Submit Quiz 4 of 20 questions saved

<p> This is a fact-checking question. You have to know the characteristics and distinctions of navy beans and black beans to give the appropriate response. Particularly, one is looking into whether the dark-colored seed coat of black beans is due to higher amounts of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are responsible for the color in plant foods ranging from black (blackberries) to blue (blueberries), to red (strawberries) to orange (oranges) and are a type of flavonoid, a class of compounds with antioxidant effects. Research has shown all colored beans to be rich in anthocyanins. We do know both black and navy beans are rich sources of anthocyanin pigments but indicating that one is higher wouldn't be scientifically reasonable without specific empirical evidence as each type of bean would have its distinct anthocyanin composition levels that are influenced by cultivation and environmental factors among others.</p>