Describe the types of carotenoids found in plastids.

1.	Describe the types of carotenoids found in plastids.
Answer» There are two types of carotenoids: (i) Carotenes : They are hydrocarbons with a general formula of C₄₀H₅₆. The most common carotence is β-carotene which is converted to vitamin A by animals and human beings. (ii) Xanthophylls : They are oxygen containing derivative of carotenes e.g., C₄₀H₅₆O (cryptoxanthin), C₄₀H₅₆O₂, (lutein, zeaxanthin).

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There are two types of carotenoids:

(i) Carotenes : They are hydrocarbons with a general formula of C₄₀H₅₆. The most common carotence is β-carotene which is converted to vitamin A by animals and human beings.

(ii) Xanthophylls : They are oxygen containing derivative of carotenes e.g., C₄₀H₅₆O (cryptoxanthin), C₄₀H₅₆O₂, (lutein, zeaxanthin).

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