n.pl fat-soluble plant pigments whose functions include photosynthesis, providing bright coloration (red, orange, and yellow), and protecting from light and oxygen (antioxidants). In humans, carotenoids are useful as an-tioxidants (compounds which prevent tissue damage and degeneration). See also beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene.

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