Hemoglobin And Carotene Flashcards
1
Q
What is carotene
A
Yellow-orange pigment in food items
2
Q
What does carotene do
A
-lipid-soluble molecule; accumulates in stratum corneum
-imparts slight yellow-orange color
-visible in stratum corneum of thick skin
3
Q
What is hemoglobin
A
-iron-containing protein
-binds to and transports oxygen in body
-is in red blood cells
