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Colour Production

Zeaxanthin.jpg
Zeaxanthin genes.jpg
Multihost plasmid.jpg

The zeaxanthin operon is naturally found in many plants and bacteria. The operon encodes five genes, which enable the production of the yellow pigment zeaxantin.

The five genes present in the zeaxanthin operon are:

  • CrtE
  • CrtB
  • CrtI
  • CrtY
  • CrtZ

The enzymes encoded by these genes and the products formed are shown in figure



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