The Biochemistry of the Carotenoids: Volume II Animals: 2

Carotenoid Biochemistry in Animals, Volume 2

The Biochemistry of the Carotenoids: Volume II—Animals by T. Goodwin provides a comprehensive review of scientific research on carotenoids in animals. It examines their distribution, biochemical characteristics, and functions across different animal tissues, drawing on historical and contemporary research available at the time of publication. Through a comparative approach, the book explores similarities and differences among animal species and discusses their potential biological significance.

Key Features:

• Focuses on carotenoid biochemistry in animals.
• Reviews research on carotenoids across different animal species.
• Examines the distribution of carotenoids in animal tissues.
• Discusses the biochemical characteristics of animal carotenoids.
• Explores the biological functions attributed to carotenoids.
• Incorporates historical research and later scientific contributions.
• Provides a critical survey of the relevant scientific literature.
• Emphasizes comparative data across animal species.
• Examines possible relationships between carotenoid functions in living tissues.
• Serves as a specialized reference for biochemistry, animal physiology, and related research.