당근, 고추 등에 함유된 적색 또는 주황색의 탄화수소 색소로, 체내에서 비타민 A로 전환된다.
An orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures, consisting of terpenoid hydrocarbons that serve as precursors to vitamin A.
예문:
"Carotene is responsible for the vibrant orange color of carrots and sweet potatoes."
"The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision."