neurosporene

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noun

A carotenoid pigment that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lycopene and a variety of bacterial carotenoids.

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Meanings

nounneurosporene (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA carotenoid pigment that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of lycopene and a variety of bacterial carotenoids.
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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