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Dmitrij [34]
2 years ago
7

Carotenoids are often found in foods that are considered to have antioxidant properties in human nutrition. What related functio

n do they have in plants?
Biology
1 answer:
Alexandra [31]2 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The function of carotenoids in plant is the dissipation of excess light energy.

Explanation:

Carotenoids are a group of chemicals that are found in food, the chemicals possess antioxidant properties, which help the cell to get rid of radical species. Carotenoids are also presents in plants.  In plants, carotenoids help the plants to absorb energy from sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. They also protect chlorophyll in plants from been damaged by the sun.

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