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carotene

/ˈkærətiːn/ /ˈkerətiːn/

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noun

카로틴

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. "

당근의 선명한 주황색은 고구마와 호박에서도 발견되는 색소인 카로틴에서 비롯됩니다.

substance chemistry biochemistry plant color biology vegetable food

Illustration carotene - Image 1

noun

카로틴

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. "

당근을 먹으면 신체에 카로틴이 공급되고, 간은 이를 비타민 A로 전환합니다.

biochemistry substance chemistry biology compound food vegetable physiology