Xanthophylls

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:color
carotenoid
gptkbp:absorptionMaxima 400-500 nm
gptkbp:chemicalElement carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
gptkbp:color yellow
gptkbp:distinctFrom carotenes
gptkbp:etymology Greek xanthos (yellow) + phyllon (leaf)
gptkbp:example gptkb:zeaxanthin
lutein
antheraxanthin
neoxanthin
violaxanthin
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:algae
plants
photosynthetic organisms
gptkbp:function dissipate excess light energy
protect against photooxidative damage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Xanthophylls
gptkbp:location chloroplasts
chromoplasts
gptkbp:pathway isoprenoid pathway
gptkbp:presentIn corn
lettuce
autumn leaves
egg yolk
gptkbp:role photosynthesis
photoprotection
gptkbp:solubility lipid-soluble
gptkbp:subclassOf oxygenated carotenoids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carotenoids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6