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Carotenoid
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carotenoide, pigmento carotenoide
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
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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 vegetales del daño causado por la luz solar excesiva.
