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xanthophyll [′zan·thə‚fil] (biochemistry) C40H56O2Any of a group of yellow, alcohol-soluble carotenoid pigments that are oxygen derivatives of the carotenes, and are found in certain flowers, fruits, and leaves. Also known as carotenol; lutein. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Xanthophyll means yellow leaf, referring to autumn colors, and anthocyanin means cyan-colored flower, coming from the fact that a flower's color is often the work of these molecules. 192 DEMMIGADAMS B,BIOC BIOP A,vol 1020,page 0001,1990,cites= 75,CAROTENOIDS AND PHOTOPROTECTION IN PLANTS - A ROLE FOR THE XANTHOPHYLL ZEAXANTHIN |
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