Carotenoids in Nature

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the main source of yellow, orange, and red plant pigments?

Anthocyanins

Flavonoids

Chlorophyll

Carotenoids (correct)

In which organisms are carotenoids widely distributed?

Only plants and animals

Only bacteria and fungi

Only higher plants and animals

All living organisms (correct)

How are carotenoids obtained by animals?

Through photosynthesis

Through biosynthesis

Through dietary intake (correct)

Through cellular respiration

What are the two major classes of carotenoids based on their structure?

Carotenes and xanthophylls Signup and view all the answers

How many carbon atoms do most carotenoids have?

40 Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme family controls cytokine-induced peroxide levels and mediates signal transduction in mammalian cells?

Peroxiredoxins (PRXs) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a natural antioxidant?

Glutathione Signup and view all the answers

Which natural antioxidant is also known as Vitamin C?

Ascorbic acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following antioxidants can be obtained from the diet and is also known as Vitamin A precursor?

$\beta$-carotene Signup and view all the answers

Which natural antioxidant is mentioned as coexisting in a delicate balance with oxidative inputs?

$\gamma$-tocopherol Signup and view all the answers

Carotenoids in Nature

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the main source of yellow, orange, and red plant pigments?

In which organisms are carotenoids widely distributed?

How are carotenoids obtained by animals?

What are the two major classes of carotenoids based on their structure?

How many carbon atoms do most carotenoids have?

Which enzyme family controls cytokine-induced peroxide levels and mediates signal transduction in mammalian cells?

Which of the following is an example of a natural antioxidant?

Which natural antioxidant is also known as Vitamin C?

Which of the following antioxidants can be obtained from the diet and is also known as Vitamin A precursor?

Which natural antioxidant is mentioned as coexisting in a delicate balance with oxidative inputs?

More Quizzes Like This

Vitamin A: Sources, Functions, and Deficiency

Chemistry: Carotenoids and Factorial Experiments

Carotinoide und Polyphenole in Pflanzen

Photosynthetic Pigments Flashcards

Upgrade to continue