Carotenes

/ˈkærətɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carotene; multiple types or molecules of the yellow-orange plant pigment.

Etymology

Simple plural of carotene. Different isomers and variants of carotene exist, including alpha-, beta-, and gamma-carotene.

Kelly Says

There are at least 600 different carotenes in nature, but beta-carotene became famous because it converts most efficiently into vitamin A in our bodies.

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