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Natural Food Colours — Card 28 of 33
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Question
Which statement correctly differentiates flavonoids from carotenoids?
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Answer
C. Flavonoids are polyphenols, while carotenoids are terpenoids
Flavonoids and carotenoids are both plant bioactive compounds but belong to different chemical groups.
Flavonoids:
Polyphenols
C6–C3–C6 structure
Mostly water-soluble
Carotenoids:
Terpenoids
Long conjugated hydrocarbon chains
Fat-soluble pigmen...
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