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Carotenoid

life science Maturity 5-7

Some things are bright colors.

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Prunus armeniaca Nubra Valley.jpg
They are red, orange, or yellow. You see them in carrots. You see them in pumpkins. They help plants grow. They help our eyes see.
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Do you like eating orange food?

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Luteine - Lutein.svg
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Prunus armeniaca Nubra Valley.jpg
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