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Pigments In Plants – Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, and Xanthophylls

Last Updated On May 28, 2023

Pigments in Plants definition : Substances can absorb light of a specific wavelength and produce color. Importance: Pigments in plants cell’ chloroplasts absorb the light and energize electrons, raising them to a higher energy level. It is the energy used … Read more

Carotenoids structure function and biosynthesis

Last Updated On December 25, 2022

Carotenoid Carotenoid is any of a large class of over 600 organic pigments, including the carotenes and xanthophylls, that are terpenoids. Carotenoids are lipid compounds that are universally present in nearly all higher plants, fungi, and bacteria. They are usually red, orange, yellow or brown … Read more

Pigments In Plants – Chlorophyll, Carotenoids, and Xanthophylls

Carotenoids structure function and biosynthesis

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