Flavonoids

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What are flavonoids?

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Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary metabolites found in plants.

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Why are flavonoids considered phytonutrients?

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They are commonly consumed in the diets of human beings and are responsible for the vivid colors in fruits and vegetables.

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What colors do flavonoids contribute to in fruits and vegetables?

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Flavonoids contribute to colors ranging from yellow to red to blue.

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Name the sub-groups of flavonoids.

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The sub-groups of flavonoids include: FLAVONES, FLAVANONES, FLAVONOLS, FLAVANONOLS, ISOFLAVONOIDS, ANTHOCYANINS, and CHALCONES.

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Where are flavones commonly found?

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Flavones are widely present in leaves, flowers, and fruits as glucosides.

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Give examples of sources of flavones.

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Examples of sources of flavones include celery, parsley, red pepper, mint, and peels of citrus fruits.

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What are flavanones?

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Flavanones are another sub-group of flavonoids that are also widely present in leaves, flowers, and fruits as glucosides.