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What are Xanthophylls?

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Yellow `(C_40H_56O_2)` pigments are like carotenes but contain oxygen. Lutein is responsible for yellow colour change of leaves during autumn season. Examples: Lutein, Violaxanthin and Fucoxanthin.
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