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Carotenes are produced in plants and have a role in photosynthesis and also function as anti-oxidants, they are long chain polyunsaturated hydrocarbons in the form C40Hx
Steroids are a family of lipids - they consist of four cycloalkane rings (3 cyclohexane and 1 cyclopentane ring) with various functional groups attached to them.
So, to answer your question, NO - they are not steroids.
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Carrots are a great source of the aptly named Carotene, B-Carotene is metabolised into retinal in the liver, retinal is a form of vitamin A, Night blindness is an early symptom of vitamin A deficiency - so carrots really do help you see in the dark!
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3000 iu of beta carotene equal how many milligrams?
1000 RE of Beta Carotene = 6 mg
Rf value of beta-carotene?
college bio lab. we got 1, using beta carotene as the front. its traveled 10.8cm
Why does carotene have the highest Rf value?
The Rf value of the xanthophyll is two thirds that of carotene because xanthophyll has an H bond with cellulose, which slows it down, and makes it less soluble in the solvent. Carotene is more soluble in 9:1 petroleum-ether acetone solution, which caused it to be carried higher and have a larger Rf value.
What explains why carotene pigments are not seen during the summer months?
They are covered by the chlorophyll color
What part of the body is Squash good for?
Yellow squash contains carotene and therefore is good for the eyes.
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.
Is b carotene an organic or inorganic compound?
beta carotene in organic
what enzyme in carrot?
beta carotene
What does beta carotene do for you?
Beta carotene is important for proper eye nutrition.
Is anti tetanus is steroid or non steroid?
it is a steroid
Is beta carotene vitamin a?
Not exactly. The body will convert Beta Carotene into Vitamin A when it is needed. That's why Beta Carotene is the preferred and safer version of Vitamin A... you can overdose on pure Vitamin A easier than you can on Beta Carotene
What is the chemical formula for beta carotene?
The chemical formula for beta-carotene is C40H56
What color does carotene reflect?
Carotene reflects orange wavelengths on the visible spectrum.
What does carotene do to your hair?
carotene makes your hair straight for 4 to 6 months
What chemical gives carrot their orange color?
This compound is beta-carotene.
Where to find the carotene Formula?
The formula for carotene can be found on Wikipedia, which lists it as C40Hx and mentions the different kinds of carotene in existence, mainly alpha and beta.
Beta carotene is the chemical responsible for the colour of which vegatables?
Carotene is responsible for the orange colour of carrots. There are many other vegetables that contain Beta Carotene.
