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Flavonoid : Classification and Biosynthesis

Read this article to learn about Flavonoid. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Classification of Flavonoid 2. Biosynthesis of Flavonoid. Classification of Flavonoid: "Flavonoid is a colorless crystalline compound, C15H10O2, the parent substance of a number of important yellow pigments, occurring in the leaves or in the stems and seed capsules of many prim­roses." The term flavonoid [...]

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Anthocyanins: Functions, Occurrence and Uses

Read this article to learn about Anthocyanins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Functions of Anthocyanins 2. Occurrence of Anthocyanins 3. Uses. Functions of Anthocyanins: i. In flowers, bright reds and purples due to anthocyanin pigments help attract pollinators. In fruits, the colorful skins also attract the at­tention of animals, which may eat the fruits and disperse [...]

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Iso-Flavone: Functions, Biosynthesis and Its Occurrence

Read this article to learn about Iso-flavone. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Iso-flavone 2. Functions of Iso-flavone 3. Biosynthesis of Iso-flavone 4. Occurrence 5. Research. Meaning of Iso-Flavone: Iso-flavones are a class of organic compounds and biomolecules related to the flavonoids. Iso-flavone (3-phenyl-4 H-1 -benzopyr-4-one) differs from fla­vone in the following: in iso-flavones, the [...]

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