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Biological Factors > Pigments, Biological > Carotenoids > zeta Carotene
Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Terpenes > Carotenoids > zeta Carotene
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Acyclic > Alkenes > Polyenes > Carotenoids > zeta Carotene
... > Polycyclic Compounds > Macrocyclic Compounds > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Carotenoids > zeta Carotene
... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic > Cycloparaffins > Cyclohexanes > Cyclohexenes > Carotenoids > zeta Carotene

Preferred term

zeta Carotene  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • zeta-Carotene

Scope note

  • A carotenoid produced in most carotenogenic organisms. It is one of several sequentially synthesized molecules that are precursors to BETA CAROTENE.

History note

  • 2002; for ZETA-CAROTENE use CAROTENOIDS 1988-2001

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D024321

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