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Carotenoid
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carotenoide, carotenoide pigmentario
a type of pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange colors and important for photosynthesis and antioxidant activity
Example
The vivid orange color of carrots is due to the high concentration of carotenoids in their tissues.
El color naranja vivo de las zanahorias se debe a la alta concentración de carotenoides en sus tejidos.
Carotenoids in leaves help protect the plant cells from damage caused by excessive sunlight.
Los carotenoides en las hojas ayudan a proteger las células de la planta de los daños causados por la excesiva luz solar.
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