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Pigment Biology
Pigment
- An organic compound that gives a characteristic color to plant or animal tissue.
Example: chlorophyll in plants, hemoglobin in blood, and myoglobin in muscle tissue
Related Terms
Photosynthesis
Melanin
Carotenoids
Anthocyanins
Flavonoids
Synonyms
Coloring agent
Dye
Chromophore
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Pigment (Biology)