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Carotenoid
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carotenoid, pigment carotenoid
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
Exemple
The vivid orange color of carrots is due to the high concentration of carotenoids in their tissues.
Culoarea portocalie vie a morcovilor se datorează concentrației ridicate de carotenoide din țesuturile lor.
