👉 Pigments are substances that absorb light and reflect it back. They can be classified into three main groups: organic pigments, inorganic pigments, and mineral pigments.
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Organic Pigments
: These pigments are made up of carbon atoms bonded to other elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, or silicon. Examples of organic pigments include carotenoids (vitamin A), phytol (a pigment found in flowers), and anthocyanins (a type of