beta-carotenenoun [ U ]
uk/ˌbiː.təˈkær.ə.tiːn/us/ˌbeɪ.t̬əˈker.ə.tiːn/specializeda form of carotene that the body is able to change into vitamin A, found especially in green, red, and orange vegetables
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- jute
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- resin
- tannin
- xylem
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