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类胡萝卜素, 类胡萝卜素色素
a type of pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria, responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange colors and important for photosynthesis and antioxidant activity
- The vivid orange color of carrots is due to the high concentration of carotenoids in their tissues.
胡萝卜鲜艳的橙色是由于其组织中高浓度的类胡萝卜素。
- Carotenoids in leaves help protect the plant cells from damage caused by excessive sunlight.
叶子中的类胡萝卜素有助于保护植物细胞免受过度阳光造成的损害。
- The pink hue of flamingos' feathers comes from carotenoids in their diet of algae and crustaceans.
火烈鸟羽毛的粉红色来自它们饮食中的藻类和甲壳类动物中的类胡萝卜素。
- Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a carotenoid known for its potential health benefits.
番茄富含番茄红素，这是一种以其潜在健康益处而闻名的类胡萝卜素。
- Scientists study carotenoids to understand their role in human nutrition and disease prevention.
科学家研究类胡萝卜素以了解其在人类营养和疾病预防中的作用。