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/biː.təˈka.ɹə.tiːn/ · noun
(biochemistry) A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A..
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Beta-carotene means (biochemistry) A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A..
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Use beta-carotene where its definition matches the intended context.
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