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Carotenoids  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The general name for a group of fat-soluble pigments found in green, yellow, and leafy vegetables, and yellow fruits. They are aliphatic hydrocarbons containing 4 terpene subunits.

Entry terms

  • 36-88-4
  • Carotenoid

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