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Carotenoids are a class of hydrocarbons..which are differentiated into two categories -Oxygen containing and non oxygen containing compounds.Carotene comes under non oxygenated compounds.
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What is the difference between alpha carotene and beta carotene?
The difference is the position of the double bond
How are carortenoids taken as supplements?
Beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene are sold as individual carotenoid supplements.
Give an example of accessory pigment?
beta-carotene, or carotenoid pigments are important to photosynthesis anthocyanins, which are red/purple pigments, are important in stress responses.
List of pigments found in human body?
Melanin Rhodopsin Haemoglobin Iodopsin err...
How does Dunaliella salina effect the human body?
The green unicellular flagellate Dunaliella salina Teodoresco is the richest natural source of the carotenoid β-carotene. The human body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A (retinol). We need vitamin A for healthy skin and mucus membranes, our immune system, and good eye health and vision. Beta-carotene in itself is not an essential nutrient, but vitamin A is.
What is the difference between normal rice and golden rice?
Golden rice produces significantly more beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) than other varieties of rice. The beta-carotene also gives golden rice its distinctive color.
What is meant by total carotenoid?
Carotenoid is a chemical on dandelions and other flowers and shrubbery. Chlorophyll is what causes plants and trees to be green.
What type of inetrmolecular forces predominate between acetone and B-carotene?
hydrogen bonding
What is the meaning of the word carotenoid?
A carotenoid is a substance that is fat-soluble and usually is either yellow, orange or red. Carotenoids are responsible for the orange color associated with carrots.
What is natural carotene?
Carotene is found in root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, ect. Therefore, you get natural carotene from these veggies. It is not an additive to another product. Carotene is also in broccoli, apriots, and kale.
A group of yellow to orange pigments in plants?
carotenoid
Is the carotenoid lutein present in corpus luteum?
Yes
