carotenogenesis

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noun

The biosynthesis of carotenoids.

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Meanings

nouncarotenogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe biosynthesis of carotenoids.

Origin

From carotene + -genesis.

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APA

carotenogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carotenogenesis

MLA

“carotenogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carotenogenesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “carotenogenesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carotenogenesis.

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