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Why are lemons yellow?

April 26, 2017answer Botany lemons Mathematics UK Yellow

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Why are lemons yellow?

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Lemons are not yellow from the beginning of their growth. They are green initially due the presence of chlorophyll pigment in their skin. Gradually when turn yellow when they start maturing. This is due to the production of xanthophyll and carotene pigments in the lemon skin.