What is the difference between xanthophyll and beta carotene
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24th Nov, 2018
Hello.
The difference between the two groups is chemical:
xanthophylls contain oxygen, while carotenes are hydrocarbons and do not contain oxygen.
Also, the two absorb different wavelengths of light during a plant's photosynthesis process, so xanthophylls are more yellow while carotenes are orange.
Goodluck I hope this helps you
The difference between the two groups is chemical:
xanthophylls contain oxygen, while carotenes are hydrocarbons and do not contain oxygen.
Also, the two absorb different wavelengths of light during a plant's photosynthesis process, so xanthophylls are more yellow while carotenes are orange.
Goodluck I hope this helps you
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