| NOMBRE | substance | caroteno, carotina | an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| substance | caroteno | yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants |
| Sentido | An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver. | |
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| Sinónimo | carotina | |
| Específico | beta-caroteno, betacaroteno | An isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables |
| General | provitamina | vitamin precursor |
| Inglés | provitamin A, carotene, carotin | |
| Catalán | carotè, carotina | |
| Sentido | yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants. | |
|---|---|---|
| General | carotenoide | Any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals |
| Inglés | carotene | |
| Catalán | carotè | |
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