Xanthophylls: Xanthophylls (nf or m.) are yellow molecules derived from carotenes, by adding oxygen atoms (alcohol, ketone, epoxy functions, etc.). They belong to the family of carotenoids. They are found in the chloroplasts or chromoplasts of plant cells, in particular in the petals of certain yellow, orange or red flowers, and in algae, for example brown algae (Pheophyceae), where they mask the chlorophyll... .
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