noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Carotène A class of tetraterpene plant pigments; they vary in colour from yellow, through orange to red, this colour originating in a chain of alternating single and double bonds. Examples : "The vibrant orange color of carrots comes from carotene, a pigment also found in sweet potatoes and pumpkins. " La couleur orange vif des carottes provient du carotène, un pigment que l'on trouve également dans les patates douces et les citrouilles. substance chemistry biochemistry plant color biology vegetable food Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture
noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Carotène Specifically, a number of isomers of tetraterpene hydrocarbons, C40H56, (especially beta-carotene), present in carrots etc, which are converted into vitamin A in the liver. Examples : "Eating carrots provides your body with carotene, which your liver then converts into vitamin A. " Manger des carottes fournit à votre corps du carotène, que votre foie transforme ensuite en vitamine A. biochemistry substance chemistry biology compound food vegetable physiology Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture
