Žuta boja u hromoplasta; žutilo lišća, žuti pigment koji sadrži lišće kad požuti. (grč.)
ETYM From corpus luteum.
A substance of a strongly marked yellow color, extracted from the yelk of eggs, and from the tissue of the corpus luteum.
Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
ETYM Xantho- + Greek phyllon leaf.
Any of several yellow to orange carotenoid pigments that are oxygen derivatives of carotenes; especially; lutein.
Yellow pigment in plants that, like chlorophyll, is responsible for the production of carbohydrates by photosynthesis.
Yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks; SYN. xanthophyl, lutein.