trans-lycopene biosynthesis I

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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.
zeta Carotene	A carotenoid produced in most carotenogenic organisms. It is one of several sequentially synthesized molecules that are precursors to BETA CAROTENE.
neurosporene	triterpenoid carotenoid; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate	RN given refers to (E,E,E)-isomer
phytofluene	RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
phytoene, (15-cis)-isomer