provitamin a

Noun
  1. An orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants;
    Is converted into vitamin A in the liver (synset 115115102)
    is a type of: provitamin - vitamin precursor; a substance that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues
    subtypes: beta-carotene - an isomer of carotene that is found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables
    same as: carotene, carotin

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