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Spanish Chemistry Student Alex R. Torres discovered lycopene in the summer of 1964 while searching for the fountain of youth in South America. Torres also created the brick oven used to bake Pizza and other italian goods. Alex Torres still lives on an island off the coast of northern Africa he and his vietnamese lab partner Tam Phan are still working on ways to generate Dark matter energy from lycopene deposits.
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What is lucopene?
It seems like there might be a typo. Did you mean lycopene? Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. It is known for its potential health benefits, such as reducing the risk of certain diseases and promoting heart health.
What is the functional group in lycopene?
The functional group in lycopene is a series of conjugated double bonds, which are responsible for its characteristic red color and antioxidant properties.
Are lycopene and b-carotene hydrocarbons?
Yes, they are unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Why 13-cis lycopene more stable than 7-cis and 11-cis?
13-cis lycopene is more stable than 7-cis and 11-cis because it has a more extended conjugated system, making it less prone to isomerization and oxidation. The increased delocalization of electrons in 13-cis lycopene results in higher stability compared to 7-cis and 11-cis isomers.
What chemical elements are found in tomatoes?
Cellulose, sugars such as glucose and fructose, and vitamins such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and carotene, a vitamin A precursor, plus antioxidants such as lycopene, to name just a few.
Does lycopene do anything for your body?
Lycopene helps reduce the risk of heart decease.
Is Lycopene good for light sensitivity?
It is not known if Lycopene can assist with light sensitivity. Lycopene is used a type of pigment that is found in tomatoes and other red fruits.
What is the rf value for lycopene?
The Rf value of Lycopene is between 0.4 and 0.6. The best mobile phase for Lycopene is a mixture of a polar and non-polar solvent.
What is the scientific name for lycopene?
Lycopene is the scientific name for the red carotenoid pigment that is found in blood.
What chemical gives tomatoes their red color?
Lycopene is the chemical that gives them their red color.
Is lycopene soluble in water?
No. it is not.
What organelle in a tomato plant gives the tomato its red color?
the color pigments are known as chromoplast
Is there more lycopene in ketchup or tomato paste?
There is over twice as much lycopene in ketchup than in tomato paste.
Do hot dogs have lycopene in them?
No, it's the ketchup you put on TOP of them that has the lycopene. Hot dogs themselves don't have the substance.
What nutrients does tomato provide?
lycopene
What food contains lycopene?
Tomatoes are a good source of Lycopene in almost any form. Purple cabbage, grapefruits, chicken liver, asparagus, chili peppers, among others. Tomatoes are one of the highest I think.
Do lycopene vitamin supplements have the same nightshade side effects as the fruit or plants?
Yes, they can. From my own anecdotal experience and from Internet research, if you are sensitive to nightshades, you may be sensitive to products containing lycopene derived from tomatoes--a nightshade and the main source of lycopene.
