| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Carotenoid 3,4-desaturase | EC 1.3.99.37; 1-hydroxy-2-isopentenylcarotenoid 3,4-desaturase |
| Compound | Description |
|---|---|
| diphosphoric acid | |
| lycopene | A carotenoid and red pigment produced by tomatoes, other red fruits and vegetables, and photosynthetic algae. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of other carotenoids, and has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, radioprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| Water | A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) |
| bacterioruberin | C(50) carotenoid pigment; structure |