phytoene

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Synonyms: photogene, phyton, phytogeny, phytons, phytane, hytone

Antonyms: photogene, phyton, phytogeny, phytons, phytane, hytone

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} An [[acyclic]] [[polyunsaturated]] [[isoprenoid]] [[hydrocarbon]] that is the [[precursor]] of the [[biosynthesis]] of [[carotenoid]] [[pigment]]s

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