Carotene is closely allied to chlorophyll in plants and organisms that undergo photosynthesis. It serves two roles. First it absorbs some of the sunlight that is missed by the chlorophyll molecules. Secondly, because of its high number of reactive double bonds, it makes a good 'sponge' to react with, and therefore 'mop up', energetic oxygen molecules that might otherwise oxidise and degrade more important parts of the plant structure. In a typical leaf, there is a ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoid of about 1:3, and the darker the leaf the more carotenoids it contains. Normally, however, the green colour of chlorophyll is so intense it masks the more subtle Oranges and reds of the carotenoids. In Autumn however, when the chlorophyll decays, the green fades and leaves turn red and yellow.
Carotene are synthesized by plants They are responsible for the orange color vegetables and fruits like carrots. The Beta-carotene have antioxidant properties. They are a rich source of vitamin A. This is necessary for proper functioning of the immune system and for normal growth.
Carotenoids are pigments and they are chemicals with nutritive properties.
Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B, beta carotene, and xanthophyll.
beta-carotene, or carotenoid pigments are important to photosynthesis anthocyanins, which are red/purple pigments, are important in stress responses.
Photosynthesis
Trapping sunlight for Photosynthesis.
carotene and xanthophyll absorb blue green light while chlorophyll absorbs all other colors of light in the spectrum. Once carotene and xanthophyll have absorbed light, they transfer the light energy to chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll a & b Carotene and Xanthophyll
The pigment is known as carotene, which is an orange photosynthetic pigment, which just means it is a pigment found in chloroplasts responsible for catching light energy used in photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll A and Chlorophyll B, beta carotene, and xanthophyll.
The major components are chlorophyll (with two varieties, A and B), where photosynthesis takes place, and, as accessory pigments, carotenoids which are linear polyenes (such as beta-carotene) that function to fill in the absorption spectra of the where chlorophylls do not absorb strongly.
Main function is photosynthesis .
photosynthesis
Photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplast of Palisade cells of Mesophyll.
That is same in all. Carryout photosynthesis. Also involve in photorespiration
The main function of chloroplasm is to conduct photosynthesis. When photosynthesis is completed, ATP is formed. ATP is a form of energy.
It has a universal function. It carry out photosynthesis
its function is to absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
Natural Beta-carotene is used in health care in two ways: As Pro -Vitamin A, which is due to its ability to be converted to Vitamin A as and when the body requires, and as an antioxidant, which protects against cell and tissue damage by scavenging free radicals. This dual function of Natural Beta-carotene is due to the presence of Cis and Trans Beta-carotene isomers. Synthetic Beta-Carotene has only All-trans Beta-carotene. This inherent disadvantage of synthetic Beta-carotene has led many users to use Dunaliella, which is the best source of Natural Beta-Carotene with a high Cis-Trans Beta-carotene ratio (25:75).