Question

Where are carotenoid pigments found?

Answer 1

Carotenoids

1. Carotenoid pigments are tetra-terpene pigments.
2. These give fruits and vegetables their vivid red, orange, and yellow hues.
3. There are over 600 different varieties of carotenoids.
4. Carotenoids are photosynthetic plastids in green tissues and are located in the chloroplast of thylakoid membranes.
5. Photosynthesis and photoprotection are supported by carotenoids, which are plentiful in membranes.