what is the difference between alpha carotene and beta carotene?

Answer Posted / sirish

Carotene was isolated from carrots.

ALPHA CAROTENE:VIOLET CRYSTALS;M.P.187 DEGREES
CENTIGRADE:OPTICALLY INACTIVE;

BETA CAROTENE:RED CRYSTALS,M.P:183 DEGREES
CENTIGRADE"OPTICALLY INACTIVE.

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