Definition

A yellow pigment found in plants that helps with photosynthesis and is related to other pigments like lutein.

Example

Xanthophyll is important for the health of green plants as it plays a role in photosynthesis.

Conversation

Did you know that xanthophyll is responsible for the yellow color in some leaves?

Really? I always thought it was just chlorophyll that made them green.

Yeah, it’s interesting how xanthophyll works alongside chlorophyll in plants.

Nature is amazing! I love learning about these pigments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xanthophyll is formed from "xantho-" (from Greek "xanthos", meaning yellow) and "-phyll" (from Greek "phyllon", meaning leaf). The word refers to a yellow pigment found in the leaves of plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yellow' ('xantho-') and 'leaf' ('phyll') to remember that xanthophyll is a yellow pigment found in leaves.

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