Question

Formula for carotenoid and xanthophyll calculation

Answer 1

Formula for carotenoid and xanthophyll calculation:-

For carotenoid, it is C40H56

C40H56O2 is for xanthophyll

Answer 2

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$\orange\bigstar$Carotene :-

• $\sf C_{40}H_{56}$ is the molecular formula.

• This are orange in colour.

• eg - Glycophin.

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$\orange\bigstar$ Xanthophyll :-

• $\sf C_{40}H_{56}O_2$ is the molecular formula.

• This are green in colour.

• For eg - fucoxanthyn.

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